Bicycle accident in Eberbach: 85-year-old after collision slightly injured

Bicycle accident in Eberbach: 85-year-old after collision slightly injured

15.08.2024 - 11:56

Police headquarters Mannheim

accident with e-bike in Eberbach: Traffic security in focus

On Tuesday, August 15, 2024, a traffic accident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. in Eberbach, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, which puts on safety on the streets. A 57-year-old driver from Eberbach was about to turn left with his Nissan from Früterbahnhofsstrasse to Odenwaldstrasse when he collided with an 85-year-old e-bike driver.

The course of the accident

The older man was traveling on his e-bike on Odenwaldstrasse in the direction of the Alte Dielbacher Strasse intersection at the same time. Shortly after the intersection, the collapse came, which caused the e-bike driver to fall and suffered minor injuries. He was then taken to a hospital, while the driver was unharmed and no damage was found on his vehicle. This incident illustrates the dangers that exist in road traffic for pedestrians and cyclists, especially when drivers turn.

damage and investigation

The property damage caused by the accident is estimated at around 1,500 euros. In addition to the e-bike, a car parked on the side of the road was also damaged when the e-bike crashed into it. The police station Eberbach has taken the investigation into the accident picture and appeals to witnesses to report on 06271/9210-0 to further clarify the incident.

importance of traffic safety

This incident is another wake -up call for the need for more attention in road traffic, especially when interaction between motorized vehicles and cyclists. E-bikes are increasingly gaining popularity and are a real alternative to the car. However, the increasing number of these vehicles requires increased sensitization of all road users for potential dangers.

It is important to promote security on the streets in order to prevent such accidents. In particular, drivers should be more careful when turning and always keep a look at cyclists.

contact for queries

Please ask:

Police Headquarters Mannheim
Public relations work office
Celina-Marie Petersen
Telephone: 0621 174-1111
Email: Mannheim.pp.Sts.oe@polizei.bwl.de

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