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Deadly Car Collision on Werler Street, Polit WC Area

Traffic Collision on Werler Street, Hamm-Rhynern - President of the Police Investigates

Deadly Traffic Collision on Werler Street, Reported in Pol-Ham
Deadly Traffic Collision on Werler Street, Reported in Pol-Ham

Deadly Car Collision on Werler Street, Polit WC Area

In the heart of Hamm, a tragic incident unfolded on September 1st, as a serious traffic accident took place on Werler Straße in the Hamm-Rhynern district.

The collision involved a Suzuki motorcycle and a BMW car, with the latter being the cause of the accident. The 43-year-old motorcyclist from Hamm, unfortunately, lost his life at the scene of the accident, which occurred at the intersection with Heideweg around 16:35.

Immediate resuscitation efforts were made for the motorcyclist, but despite these efforts, he could not be saved. A 38-year-old cyclist from Hamm was also involved in the incident, sustaining minor injuries after being hit by flying vehicle parts.

The 68-year-old BMW driver was severely injured and had to be extricated from the vehicle. The 63-year-old passenger in the BMW also sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for outpatient treatment.

Traffic was rerouted during the investigation, and Werler Straße was completely closed between Rhynerberg and Dr.-Loeb-Caldenhof-Straße for the accident investigation until 21:30.

Several emergency chaplains, the Hamm Police's victim support unit, an accident investigation team from Münster Police, firefighters, and bystanders and witnesses provided first aid at the scene.

For further information about this incident, please contact the Police Headquarters Hamm Press Office at Phone: 02381 916-1006, Email: [email protected], or visit their website: https://hamm.polizei.nrw/

Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this tragic incident.

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