Motorcyclist seriously injured in Colmberg: drivers overlooked him!

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Colmberg: drivers overlooked him!

A serious traffic accident occurred today in the Ansbach district, more precisely in Colmberg, in which a 29-year-old motorcyclist was injured life-threatening. According to a report by the evening newspaper wanted to drive a 75-year-old driver from a petrol station as he overlooked the motorcyclist. As a result, the biker was caught under the car. The man's rescue was supported by the volunteer fire brigade and employee of the petrol station who used a forklift.

The motorcyclist was immediately flown to the hospital with a helicopter, where he has to be treated intensively due to his serious injuries. Fortunately, the drivers, a man and a woman, only suffered minor injuries and were able to avert a worse tragedy.

The dangers in road traffic

The numbers regarding motorcycle accidents in Germany are alarming. The ADAC in Germany alone are about 4.7 million motorcycles, with around 15 percent in women's hands are. Motorcycles have a four times higher risk of being involved in an accident compared to cars. In addition, the crash rate of bikers is seven times as high as that of drivers. In 2021 there were about 20 percent of the traffic fatalities and seriously injured motorcyclists. Young drivers between the age of 15 and 24 are particularly affected by accidents.

The accident analysis shows that over a third of motorcycle accidents are sole accidents, while almost two thirds are caused by collisions with other road users. Frequent causes are driving errors, inappropriate speeds and collisions in turning and crossing accidents. Over 50 percent of the collisions concern cars, which underlines the need for preventive measures.

prevention measures and traffic safety

The Statistics on traffic safety makes it clear that preventive measures are of great importance. These statistics serve as the basis for legislation, traffic education and measures in road construction. Technical security measures such as cornering ABS or traction control could also contribute to reducing accidents.

For motorcyclists, the right protective clothing is an absolute must. In addition, traffic experts recommend regular security checks and driving safety training to be safe on the road. The infrastructure also needs increased attention, such as cutting back plantations or setting up directions.

In this current situation, it can be seen again that there is a great risk in road traffic, especially for motorcyclists. Security should come first - both when driving itself and when dealing with other road users. It is up to all of us to raise increased awareness of these dangers and to stand up for a safe traffic environment.