Serious accident on B47: motorcyclists injured life -threatening!

Serious accident on B47: motorcyclists injured life -threatening!

On Friday, September 20, 2024, there was a serious traffic accident at 4:40 p.m. on Bundesstraße 47 in Lindenfels. A 64-year-old motorcyclist from Darmstadt collided frontally with a car that was directed by a 48-year-old woman from Lindenfels. The woman tried to take the street from a parking space when the accident happened.

The impact was so violent that the cyclist who was on the way from Lautertal was seriously injured. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital with a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, the car driver only suffered minor injuries. The estimated property damage amounts to at least 5000 euros.

the cause of the accident and follow

The exact cause of the accident is still determined, because there is no clear indications of what exactly led to the collision. The police ask for witnesses and make it clear that all information is welcome to clarify the event. Those affected can contact the Bensheim police station on 06251/8468-0

Because of the accident recording and the necessary rescue work, the B47 had to be fully blocked for around three hours. The diversion ensured considerable traffic disruptions, and some drivers had to be patient. A serious accident like this is unfortunately a sobering example of how quickly such situations can develop.

The dangers on the streets are omnipresent, and both motorcyclists and drivers are asked to always be careful. The police call up all road users to drive carefully at dangerous areas such as driveways and intersections.

More information about this incident can be found in an article on metropoljournal.com .