Tragic accident on Rügen: 74-year-old cyclist succumbed to injuries

Tragic accident on Rügen: 74-year-old cyclist succumbed to injuries

On the renowned Baltic Sea island of Rügen, a tragic accident occurred, which demanded the life of a 74-year-old tourist from Saxony. The incident, which took place in the early afternoon on Landstrasse 29 towards Sassnitz, raises important questions about the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The local community is affected and mourns the loss of the late woman.

Accident course and initial investigation

As the police reported, the accident occurred around 2:45 p.m. when the tourist, who was on a holiday stay, was on the roadside. For unknown reasons, she then got on the road and was hit by the rear right wheel of the trailer of a tractor, which was directed by a 27-year-old driver. The injuries were so difficult that the woman died at the scene of the accident, of which she reported to the Sassnitz volunteer fire brigade. In her Facebook post, this makes it clear that the patient was medical care with serious head injuries.

Effects on the community and dealing with mourning

The tragic incident caused dismay in the local community. The volunteer fire brigade and other emergency services who reacted to the accident are also affected by the action. The mental support of the tractor driver, which has remained unharmed, underlines the emotional effect of such accidents on everyone involved. An employee of the psychosocial emergency care was provided to the driver to help him in this difficult situation.

Call for help and ongoing investigations

The police have now initiated investigations to clarify the cause of the accident and asks the public for help. In order to find possible eyewitnesses that can provide relevant information, the police started a call. Witnesses should report to the Sassnitz police station on 038392-3070.

Safety aspects for cyclists and pedestrians

This incident draws attention to the security conditions for cyclists and pedestrians in areas with high traffic. There is no pedestrian crossing at the scene of the accident, which is located near the new Mukran 12. The local administration could therefore be asked to check the security measures and, if necessary, improve in order to prevent such tragic accidents in the future

Overall, the incident on Rügen shows how important it is to develop innovative solutions and safety precautions that ensure the protection of cyclists and pedestrians and increase safety in road traffic.

- Nag