Six-year-old on e-scooter hit by car and seriously injured in Babenhausen

Accident sequence and initial investigations

The police did not provide any further details on the exact sequence of events upon request. Investigations are also ongoing into how the vehicle ended up on the opposite lane and what circumstances played a role beforehand.

The authorities are asking witnesses to come forward. "Zeugen werden gebeten sich zu melden." This is intended to reconstruct the exact sequence of events, which occurred on Tuesday evening at around 9:20 p.m. on a street in Babenhausen (Darmstadt-Dieburg).

Open questions about the sequence of events

The case raises questions about the duty of supervision over children in road traffic as well as about the safety of e-scooters, which have become increasingly visible on roads in recent years, including in Hesse. What consequences will result from the accident for those involved depends on the outcome of the police investigation.

Due to the suspicion of hit-and-run and the suspicion of participating in road traffic while under the influence of alcohol, the public prosecutor's office is likely to review the case. Common measures in such cases include blood samples, the seizure of the driver's license, and criminal proceedings for endangering road traffic and unauthorized leaving of the scene of an accident.

Police appeal for witnesses

The current condition of the injured boy was not initially known. The authorities did not initially provide any information about the child's condition or possible lasting consequences.

The police are now relying on tips from the public to clarify the open questions about the sequence of events of the accident.