Serious bicycle accident in Ratingen: 56-year-old fights for recovery

Serious bicycle accident in Ratingen: 56-year-old fights for recovery

29.07.2024 - 14:51

police Mettmann

bicycle accidents in Ratingen: A new case ensures concern

bicycle traffic is becoming increasingly popular in cities such as Ratingen, but this also leads to an increase in accidents. A serious sole accident of a 56-year-old cyclist on Sunday, July 28, 2024, raises questions about the safety of bike paths and urges a discussion about necessary measures. The accident site was Eggerscheidter Straße, where the man lost and fell at around 1:55 p.m.

Details on the accident

According to the first reports, the cyclist intended to switch from Eggerscheidter Straße to the adjacent walking and cycle path. He could either have fallen over the curb or got on a gulli lid, which led to a loss of control over the bike. The injuries were classified as serious and rescue workers brought him to a local hospital for inpatient treatment.

The role of bike paths and infrastructure

The accident brings the question to the cycling infrastructure in Ratingen again. Many cyclists see themselves at risk through inadequate streets and unclear transition areas between the road and walking or bike paths. In view of the growing number of cyclists, the optimization of these infrastructures is becoming increasingly urgent. Public transport and municipal traffic planning are required to create safer conditions.

increase the security awareness among cyclists

Events to promote traffic safety for cyclists and reconnaissance campaigns could help to raise awareness of potential dangers. The goal must be to significantly reduce the number of serious injuries even in the event of accidents. Prevention measures and the improvement of the infrastructure could prove two sides of the same medal.

conclusion

The serious accident of the 56-year-old cyclist in Ratingen is an urgent wake-up call for the city and its citizens. It is time to take active measures to increase safety in cycling. By adapting the infrastructure, the sensitization to security questions and clarifying cyclists, future accidents could possibly be prevented. Checking the current bicycle paths is now an important step to make cycling in Ratingen safer and more pleasant.

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District Police Authority Mettmann-Police press office-Adalbert-Bach-Platz 1, 40822 Mettmann
Telephone: 02104 / 982-1010
Fax: 02104 / 982-1028
Email: pressestelle.mettmann@polizei.nrw.de

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- Nag