Serious accident in Neuss: 85-year-old cyclist injured

Serious accident in Neuss: 85-year-old cyclist injured

Neuss (ots)

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, August 31, in Neuss, when an 85-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in an accident. It was around 11:10 a.m. when the two road users met at the Rheydter Straße and Bauerbahn intersection. The experienced cyclist cycled on the Bauerbahn street towards Morgenstersheide when, according to the police, he disregarded the red light at the traffic light. This decision should have fatal consequences.

At the same time, a 37-year-old driver from Korschenbroich approached Rheydter Straße, who drove into the intersection at yellow. As a result, there was a collision between the cyclist and the driver's vehicle. The impact was violent and left the cyclist with serious injuries, while the driver who was taken to the hospital for outpatient treatment did not suffer any serious injuries. His passenger was completely unharmed.

emergency measures and investigations

The use of rescue workers was immediately necessary. These immediately transported the seriously injured cyclist to hospital for inpatient treatment, where he would continue to be treated. In the meantime, police officers regulated the traffic and secured the two vehicles involved as evidence.

The police are dependent on witnesses for the investigation, which can contribute to clarifying the incident. Interested parties are asked to report to traffic commissioner 1 in Neuss on 02131 300-0.

accidents such as these throw questions about traffic safety, especially with regard to compliance with traffic rules and the visibility of cyclists in road traffic. The importance of prevention of such incidents cannot be emphasized enough to ensure the safety of all road users. It is to be hoped that the cyclist will soon be completely recovered.