Pedestrian dies in Berlin motorcycle collision; two others seriously injured

A tragic traffic accident in Berlin-Friedrichsfelde has claimed the life of an 85-year-old pedestrian. The collision occurred late Saturday evening when a 19-year-old motorcyclist, traveling on Alt-Friedrichsfelde street, struck two pedestrians who were crossing the road.

According to police reports, the motorcyclist was in the left lane heading out of the city when the two pedestrians, an elderly man and the 85-year-old woman, began to cross the street. Initial investigations suggest the pedestrian signal was red for them at the time of the incident. The impact threw the motorcyclist into the air.

Despite immediate resuscitation efforts at the scene, the elderly pedestrian succumbed to her injuries. The 85-year-old woman suffered severe injuries and was transported to a hospital, where her condition is reported as life-threatening. The 19-year-old motorcyclist also sustained serious internal injuries and was taken to a clinic for treatment.

The accident caused a significant disruption, with the road remaining closed for over four hours into Sunday morning for accident reconstruction. The N5 night bus line was rerouted as a consequence. The investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash is ongoing.