Accident in the city center: 76-year-old cyclist injured
Accident in the city center: 76-year-old cyclist injured
04.09.2024 - 11:10
Police Headquarters Hamm
A traffic accident occurred on Tuesday, September 3, in Hamm-Mitte and led to minor injuries from a 76-year-old cyclist. This incident occurred at around 12.40 p.m. in the area of the Ostenallee/Nordring intersection, where the road brings the traffic from two directions.
The bike rider affected, resident in Hamm, was on the way to the east on the Ostenallee when a Ford collision came. The Ford was directed by a 47-year-old woman, also from Hamm, who was just draining the Nordring and initiated a turn into the Ostenallee.
Details of the incident
The collision between the bicycle of the older lady and the driver's car led to the bicycle rider fell and slightly injured. She was immediately taken to a local hospital with an ambulance where she could be medical care.
The accident illustrates the potential dangers that exist on intersections for cyclists and drivers alike. In urban areas, it is particularly important to observe the right of way and to react to the traffic situation around yourself, especially in places where the traffic of different directions meets.
The police documented the incident and determines the exact circumstances under which this collision occurred. It is crucial to analyze such incidents to avoid future accidents and to raise awareness of the security standards in road traffic.
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Police Headquarters Hamm
Press office police Hamm
Telephone: 02381 916-1006
Email: pressestelle.hamm@polizei.nrw.de
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