Serious accident after a forbidden race in Bielefeld - witnesses wanted!

Serious accident after a forbidden race in Bielefeld - witnesses wanted!

Bielefeld - A serious traffic accident occurred on the evening of September 2, 2024 when a motorcyclist collided with a car during an unauthorized race. The tension of the dangerous scene developed on Eckendorfer Straße, a busy street in the city of Bielefeld. The ban on such races is strictly monitored in most cities, but what has happened again raises questions about traffic safety.

at 8:05 p.m. a 33-year-old man from Bielefeld drove towards the city center in a Mercedes. Near a fast food restaurant, he intended to turn left onto the parking lot. At the same time, two motorcyclists, a 25-year-old from Augustdorf and a 23-year-old from Blomberg, got into a risky race and drove in the opposite direction at an excessive speed. Her dangerous driving maneuvers, in which they balanced on their rear wheels, aroused the attention of the bystanders.

The accident and the consequences

In the unsuccessful turning of the Mercedes driver, there was a dramatic collision. The 25-year-old motorcyclist, who was traveling at high speed, crashed into the car, while his friend could only avoid the collision with a quick reflex. The impact force thrown the Augustdorf motorcyclist several meters through the air before he landed hard on the road. He suffered serious injuries while the driver was only slightly injured.

The accident required an immediate reaction from the emergency services. In order to carry out the accident recording and cleanup, Eckendorfer Straße was completely blocked in both directions. This blocking significantly impaired the flow of traffic and lasted until around 11:50 p.m. During this time, police officers and the traffic accident team (VU team) were on site to precisely document the circumstances of the accident and to secure vehicle parts that were scattered on the street after the collision.

The search for witnesses

Due to the aggressive driving style of the two motorcyclists, the police are now urgently looking for witnesses who have observed the race. The officials ask for information that can contribute to the investigation of the incident. People who have relevant information should be reported to the nearest police station or directly on 0521 545-0.

accidents like this always awaken the concerns about security on our streets. It is becoming increasingly important to be aware of the consequences of ruthless driving style and to respect the applicable traffic regulations. The intensive investigations by the police could not only lead to the fact that those responsible be held accountable, but also raise awareness that could prevent such dangerous situations in the future.