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Bicycle accident in Steinfurt: cyclist runs away - police are looking for witnesses!
On June 27, 2025, an accident occurred in Steinfurt between a pedestrian and a cyclist who fled without permission.
Bicycle accident in Steinfurt: cyclist runs away - police are looking for witnesses!
In an exciting week in the Steinfurt region, there were some striking incidents in road traffic that not only called the police into action, but also influenced the residents' sense of security.
On Friday, June 27, 2025 at around 1:45 p.m., an incident occurred between a 46-year-old pedestrian and a cyclist on Emsdettener Straße in Steinfurt-Borghorst. The pedestrian was walking with her dog when she was suddenly hit by a cyclist. The young man, believed to be 16 years old, was wearing a black jacket and a white T-shirt with a black and white print, and was on an older woman's bicycle. While the cyclist was uninjured, the pedestrian sustained a minor injury to her left upper arm. What was unspeakable was that the cyclist left the scene of the accident without permission. The police have already started an investigation into the hit-and-run, in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Code (§ 142 StGB), and are asking both witnesses and the cyclist to report to the police station in Steinfurt ( allesdetten.de ).
Traffic controls and risks
On the following Saturday, June 28, 2025, the police also focused on the motorcyclists in Hörstel-Dreierwalde. A total of 95 motorcycles were checked in an extensive inspection operation. 57 violations of road traffic regulations were identified. What is particularly worrying is that the operating license for 20 motorcycles had expired due to technical modifications. Many of the drivers had made structural changes that were not only legally questionable, but also posed a significant safety risk. The police issued numerous warnings and filed eight criminal charges, including for driving without a license and violations of the compulsory insurance law. It is to be expected that the police in the Steinfurt district are planning further checks in popular motorcycle areas and are appealing to bikers to ride safe motorcycles and to adhere to the applicable speed limits ( allesdetten.de ).
Consequences and accident statistics
The events of the last few days illustrate the importance of road safety and legal regulations in road traffic. Any form of hit-and-run, including on a bicycle, is a serious offense. Anyone who leaves the scene of an accident without leaving their personal information or waiting appropriately is committing a hit-and-run. The law stipulates that you should stay for around half an hour after an accident to give the others involved the opportunity to clarify the situation. It is in the interest of all road users to adhere to these rules in order to avoid further legal consequences ( die-anwalts-kanzlei.de ).
If you look at the current accident statistics, it becomes clear that such incidents are not the exception, but the rule. They not only serve to provide information about existing risks in traffic, but are also the basis for political decisions in traffic safety policy. A summary view of the accidents helps to better understand the structures of the accidents and to derive necessary measures to improve road safety ( destatis.de ).
The last few days have shown us that in traffic it is important to be vigilant and follow the rules. This is the only way we can all do our part to ensure a safe transport environment.