Elderly driver crashes into his wife while parking in Niedernhausen, woman dies at scene
An 84-year-old man hit his 80-year-old wife with his car while attempting to park in Niedernhausen, killing her instantly.
Police say the senior driver first backed into a parked vehicle before accelerating forward and striking his wife, who was standing in front of the car. The woman died at the scene. The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. After the collision he continued at high speed, damaging fences, other parked cars and a motorhome before stopping after more than 150 metres.
Why it matters
The accident highlights risks of sudden vehicle acceleration, especially involving elderly drivers.
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