Death of young moped drivers – almost 280,000 euros in donations for the relatives

After the death of four young moped drivers in a traffic accident in the Barnim district, there is still huge sympathy and concern. “The accident site is still a place of pilgrimage,” said the mayor of Biesenthal, Carsten Bruch (CDU). At a memorial event in a church in Bernau on Thursday evening, more than 1,000 people gathered and sought consolation. Even in front of the entrance there were still many people who could no longer go into the church building.

A 61-year-old driver tried to overtake several vehicles on a country road near Biesenthal on Wednesday evening and crashed into a group of moped drivers. Four young people aged 14, 15, 16 and 19 died at the scene of the accident; they are named on social media as Vivien, Jonas, Max and Julian.

Since Thursday, many people have been laying flowers and lighting candles at the scene of the accident, and numerous videos showing this idea have been circulating on the Internet.

“Show once again how much she was loved”

At the same time, several calls for donations are being made on the Internet. One was opened by an acquaintance and the money is supposed to go to the families of the victims. On Saturday morning it stood at 228,000 euros. The original donation goal of 42,000 euros has already been far exceeded. "Nothing can take away the pain of this incomprehensible loss. But we can at least provide a little financial support to the families during this difficult time," it says.

A second call apparently comes from the sister of 14-year-old Vivien, who was a passenger in the accident. The young woman wrote there that she couldn't believe that she would never see her little sister again. Now she wants to give Vivien “a wonderful and dignified farewell” and a suitable grave: “A funeral where we can show her once again how much she was loved and how much she means to us.” 51,000 euros have already been deposited here.

The young people from Brandenburg were fans of the Simson moped brand, as can be seen from posts on social media. A number of young people also came to the scene of the accident on their mopeds, and there are numerous videos circulating on TikTok and Instagram about the young people who were also there at various meetings of the scene.

In order to assess the course of the accident, the police are waiting, among other things, for an expert to investigate. “It will take a few days,” said a spokesman for the East Police Department. Witnesses to the accident also still need to be heard. The police are investigating at high speed and with great care, said the spokesman. A blood sample was also taken from the driver. The result is still pending.