Pedelec accident in Kempen: Fortunately, cyclists are only concerned with minor injuries

Pedelec accident in Kempen: Fortunately, cyclists are only concerned with minor injuries

In the late afternoon of yesterday's day, a traffic accident occurred in the roundabout on Birkenallee in Kempen, in which a pedelec driver got away with slight consequences due to injury. The incident was reported around 5:55 p.m. and involved a 40-year-old driver from Viersen and a 61-year-old cyclist from Kempen.

The 40-year-old was on the road with her car and intended to leave the roundabout towards Birkenallee. She obviously overlooked the cyclist, who approached the bike path from the left. As a result, there was a collision in which the pedelec driver fell to the ground.

Details of the incident

Although the accident went out lightly thanks to the circumstances and the 61-year-old only suffered minor injuries, the fright was enormous for both participants. Fast medical care was ensured by triggering an emergency call. The exact type of injuries were not described in more detail, but it is clear that the woman immediately came to medical treatment.

Such accidents are not unusual, especially in urban areas, where traffic is a challenge for both cars and cyclists. The roundabout, which is often considered a safe flow of traffic, can still bring dangers for cyclists, especially if drivers do not concentrate sufficiently on the traffic on the bike path and do not consider right of way.

In the current situation, it is important to raise awareness of the security of all road users. The incident shows how crucial it is to drive carefully and pay attention to cyclists and other weaker road users. Although the Pedelec driver's injuries were classified as easy, the situation could have ended much more seriously. The awareness of how important mindfulness and consideration are in road traffic must not be ignored.