A scooter rider was seriously injured on Friday evening in a collision at a intersection of the Sigmond and Bakkeskilstraat in Werkendam. The driver of the moped was hit by a car. Many local residents approached the accident and watched from behind the police ribbons.
The ambulance was quickly at the scene of the accident and rushed to the hospital. Along the way there was a short stopping to pick up extra medical materials before the ride continued.
A woman and her child were in the car. They got off without a hitch, but the shock was great. The woman was visibly emotional by the collision.
The police are investigating the accident. The intersection and surrounding streets are completely closed to traffic. The investigation is expected to take some time.
The accident attracted a lot of attention from local residents. Rows with people looked from the tense police ribbons at the place where things went wrong.
