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Serious accident on federal highway: motorcyclist injured after turning maneuver
On August 10, 2025, a 62-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident in Medlingen when a driver turned around.
Serious accident on federal highway: motorcyclist injured after turning maneuver
A serious traffic accident caused a stir in Medlingen in the Dillingen district on the Danube today. A 62-year-old motorcyclist was hit by a car when the 73-year-old driver turned around on the main road and apparently overlooked the biker. How np-coburg.de Reportedly, the motorcyclist was seriously injured in the impact and was immediately flown to a hospital in a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, but the police immediately began an investigation into the accident.
The accident caused the federal highway to be closed for a short time, severely affecting traffic in the area. This is not an isolated case, as serious motorcycle accidents have been increasing in the region in recent weeks. Traffic accident statistics show that such incidents are increasing not only in this area but also nationwide. Destatis shows that the number of traffic accidents is examined annually in order to improve the safety situation in road traffic.
Curvy roads and increasing numbers of accidents
Winding routes are particularly dangerous, such as federal highway 236 near Plettenberg-Pasel, where another serious accident occurred on Friday afternoon. A 72-year-old motorcyclist from Bergisch-Gladbach was critically injured here when he collided with a 23-year-old car driver who was driving in the opposite direction. Despite the dramatic circumstances, the driver escaped lightly with minor injuries. A rescue helicopter was also called to the scene and the federal highway was completely closed for several hours come-on.de reported.
These two incidents are a worrying trend in the region because, according to traffic accident statistics, a large number of accidents are caused by disregard for road safety and improper behavior. The results from such statistics help those responsible to take measures to improve traffic standards.
Motorcyclists and drivers in the region can only hope that these dramatic accidents are no longer the order of the day. Police will continue to be vigilant and appeal to all road users to exercise caution, particularly in winding areas.