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Cyclist dies in tragic accident in Husum – police are investigating!
In Husum, a 69-year-old cyclist died after an accident with a car. Investigations have been initiated.
Cyclist dies in tragic accident in Husum – police are investigating!
A tragic traffic accident occurred this morning in Husum, Nordfriesland district. A 69-year-old cyclist died when he was hit by a car at the intersection of Adolf-Menge-Straße. The accident happened in the Osterende area and the cyclist died at the scene of the accident Boyen's Media reported.
An 82-year-old man was behind the wheel of the car. It is still unclear why the driver overlooked the cyclist when turning. The police immediately began investigations into the accident. The area of the accident site was closed for around two hours in order to carry out the necessary investigations.
Another danger in road traffic
The incident in Husum adds to worrying statistics. Loud daily news A total of 441 cyclists died in road traffic in 2024, which is 33 fewer compared to the previous year, but represents an increase in a ten-year comparison. Particularly alarming: one in six road traffic fatalities was a cyclist. The numbers are particularly worrying for older people, as almost two thirds of fatally injured cyclists belong to this age group. People aged 65 and over are particularly at risk.
Another example of the dangers in road traffic is the accident on June 24, 2024 on Siemensstrasse, in which a 19-year-old driver collided with a 79-year-old cyclist. She was seriously injured and taken to a Flensburg hospital in a rescue helicopter. How Press portal According to reports, the accident occurred when the cyclist wanted to cross the road at Marienhofweg.
Security precautions need to be strengthened
A striking fact is that 70.7 percent of the 92,882 bicycle accidents resulting in personal injury were collisions with cars. In 75.3 percent of these accidents, drivers were primarily to blame. A significant proportion of the cyclists at risk in 2024 were on e-bikes, which are almost five times more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than ten years ago. These worrying trends highlight the need to strengthen safety precautions and raise awareness about bicycle safety on the road.
The tragic incident in Husum gives us all something to think about. The streets are a place where caution and attention are essential. Each of us has a responsibility, be it on two or four wheels. It remains to be hoped that such accidents can be prevented in the future.