Cyclist (75) dies tragically after colliding with a mobile home in Wagenfeld

Cyclist (75) dies tragically after colliding with a mobile home in Wagenfeld

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at around 3:50 p.m. in Wagenfeld. Here a 75-year-old cyclist crossed Oppenweher Straße without paying attention to the approaching traffic. A 45-year-old driver of a mobile home was unable to avoid a collision despite immediately braking. The cyclist suffered such serious injuries in the collision that he died at the scene. The rescue workers and the emergency doctor were unfortunately unsuccessful in their attempts at resuscitation. The driver of the motorhome was uninjured but is in shock.

Oppenweher Street remained closed for several hours while the accident was recorded and the police investigated. Tragically, this incident is part of a larger problem; In 2024 alone, the statistics from the Federal Statistical Office counted a total of 441 fatal accidents involving cyclists in road traffic, which accounts for almost one in six fatalities. These figures illustrate how vulnerable cyclists, especially older people, are on the road.

Current accident statistics

Current data shows that 63.5% of fatally injured cyclists were 65 years old or older. Among Pedelec users, who have increased significantly in recent years, 68.8% of fatally injured riders are from this age group. This is particularly worrying as the number of cyclists killed has increased by 11.4% since 2014, while the total number of road fatalities has fallen by 18.3% over the same period.

It is also noteworthy that in over 70% of the cases the cyclist was not alone. Another road user was involved in 67.7% of the 92,882 bicycle accidents that resulted in personal injury. The situation is particularly challenging in collisions with cars. According to statistics, drivers are primarily to blame in 75.3% of these accidents. However, cyclists were at fault in around half of the accidents.

Conclusion and call for caution

The sad figures and the current tragic accident in Wagenfeld clearly show that cycling, especially in old age, is associated with considerable risks. It is therefore extremely important that both cyclists and drivers are aware of their responsibilities on the road. Safety comes first, and recognizing dangers in time can save lives. Encouraging people to drive proactively and be more mindful is more important than ever these days.

Overall, it is to be hoped that such tragic accidents can be avoided in the future. Authorities are called upon to improve infrastructure and increase safety for cyclists to make roads safer for all road users.