Bicycle accident in Mönchengladbach: Police are looking for witnesses and drivers

Bicycle accident in Mönchengladbach: Police are looking for witnesses and drivers

Mönchengladbach - an incident that attracts the attention of the police, occurred at a busy intersection in the city. On Tuesday afternoon, August 27, around 3:30 p.m., a 15-year-old cyclist was hit by a car. The unknown driver, who was probably traveling with a delivery van, apparently overlooked the young cyclist in the Gartenstraße / Nordstraße district.

The student was on the way home from school and wanted to cross the street at the pedestrian festival when the accident passed. A turning car cut off her way, which caused her to fall and suffer minor injuries. Her bike was also damaged, which the young woman only became aware of after the adrenaline thrust of the accident.

shock and confusion

After the collision, the driver got out of his vehicle and asked about the girl's well -being. She gave him understanding that she was doing well, which may have influenced his decision to continue the journey without further taking care of the incident. This moment of confusion and the shock that the 15-year-old felt left traces; It was only the next day that she realized that she was in pain and her bike was damaged.

In the afternoon, the young person came to the police station with a parent to report the incident. The police now have the task of finding the driver of the delivery van, which looked like a vehicle from the "bottle mail" delivery company. According to the description, the man at the wheel is in his mid -20s, about 1.75 meters tall and has light brown hair.

call for help

The police are now appealing to all citizens who may have witnesses the accident or have information about the driver. Any observation can be important for the investigation. Contact with the police can be made on 02161-290. It is important to take such incidents seriously because they indicate the dangers of road traffic and require mutual respect.

The security of cyclists, especially young people, is a crucial topic in traffic education. Accidents like this can leave not only physical but also emotional scars, and therefore the right behavior in road traffic is essential for all road users.

The incident underlines the need to make road traffic more secure in urban areas and to promote the mindfulness of drivers in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. The police will continue to ensure that the incident will be informed and the unknown is held accountable.