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Racing cyclist gets into a serious accident with a teenager on Axdorfer Straße
Bicycle accident in Traunstein: A racing cyclist disregards the right of way of a young person. Both were injured in a collision on July 9th.
Racing cyclist gets into a serious accident with a teenager on Axdorfer Straße
In the late afternoon of July 9th there was an unfortunate accident on Axdorfer Straße in Traunstein in which two cyclists collided. A 43-year-old racing cyclist disregarded the right of way at a junction and collided with a 14-year-old mountain biker, who also comes from Traunstein. The consequences could not be underestimated: While the racing cyclist sustained a shoulder injury and had to be taken to hospital, the teenager suffered facial injuries and sought medical treatment on his own. According to the investigation, both bicycles were no longer ready to ride after the accident, and the total damage caused is estimated at around 1,000 euros, as Chiemgau24 reports.
Accidents involving cyclists are an important issue because the duty of care applies to both parties. Misunderstandings and serious collisions can easily occur, especially when entering roads at high speeds. As RA Kotz describes, it is crucial that cyclists also observe the traffic rules and are aware of their responsibilities on the road.
Legal aspects of bicycle accidents
But what happens legally if such an accident occurs? According to Anwalt.de, cyclists are obliged to provide their contact details in the event of an accident. If someone ignores this obligation, it could be a case of hit-and-run, which can have serious legal consequences. Even if a driver does not have a driving license, their behavior in the event of an accident is crucial for the legal assessment of the situation.
In some cases, contributory negligence could even be found, as was seen in a lawsuit in another case. Here the plaintiffs did not have the right of way and made a mistake when entering the road. The judgments show that it is important to determine the actual circumstances in order to make a fair decision in the compensation claim.
The incident on July 9th in Traunstein illustrates the need to always be careful on the road. It is important to know both rights and obligations in order to avoid accidents and to act correctly when the latter occur.