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Cyclist unconscious for 15 hours: The mysterious theft story!
A cyclist in Braunschweig was found unconscious for 15 hours after a fall and was robbed. The police are looking for witnesses.
Cyclist unconscious for 15 hours: The mysterious theft story!
A shocking incident occurred in Braunschweig where a 37-year-old cyclist lay unconscious on a cycle path for 15 hours. How ndr.de Reportedly, the man fell off his bike at the end of July for reasons that are still unclear. It wasn't until the next day that he was woken up by an unknown woman who happened to be passing by and noticed him. When he woke up, the cyclist was shocked to find that his bike, wallet and shoes were missing.
After the incident, the man initially went home, but later returned to the scene of the accident in Braunschweig's southern part of town. There he found his cell phone and his wallet, but they were already partially emptied. Although the incident took place on July 31, the report was only filed last Monday. The police are now looking for witnesses, especially the woman who woke the man up. Information can be given to the responsible police station by calling (0531) 476 33 15.
Road traffic accident statistics
The safety of cyclists is an important issue, especially at the current time when the number of traffic accidents is increasing. Loud destatis.de In 2024, one in six traffic fatalities was a cyclist, which corresponds to 441 fatalities. These tragic events included 192 Pedelec users. Compared to 2014, the number of cyclists killed increased by 11.4%. What is particularly alarming is that over 63% of fatally injured cyclists were 65 years of age or older.
In addition, statistics show that cyclists are at fault in around 50.7% of accidents that result in personal injury. Collisions with motorists are particularly common, with cyclists being the main culprit in 24.7% of cases. At a time when more and more people are using bicycles for mobility, such figures are alarming.