A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car in Hagen on Saturday evening and is in life-threatening condition. Police said the man was rushed to hospital after the accident. A blood test indicates he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
In Hagen, a 19-year-old pedestrian collided with a car on Saturday evening and sustained life-threatening injuries. According to police, the man from Hagen stepped onto the road, and a 21-year-old driver was unable to swerve in time. The victim was immediately taken to hospital.
Officers took a blood sample from the pedestrian. «It showed indications that the man from Hagen was under the influence of alcohol and narcotics», police stated. Initial findings point to the accident occurring because the pedestrian suddenly crossed the street.
Police in Hagen are continuing their investigation. Further details on the exact sequence of events and any other circumstances have not yet been released.