Cyclists flee after collision with pedestrians in Bergisch Gladbach

Cyclists flee after collision with pedestrians in Bergisch Gladbach

23.07.2024 - 09:10

Police Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

an accident that raises questions

An incident in Bergisch Gladbach, which took place on July 22nd at 2:19 p.m., not only triggered one injured person, but also greater concerns about safety on walking and cycle paths. A 37-year-old pedestrian was injured in the collision with a cyclist who then fled.

The course of the accident

The pedestrian was traveling along the walk/bike path along the main street towards Mülheimer Straße when the collision came. The cyclist, who apparently came from behind at high speed, crossed the street and hit the pedestrian near a car dealership and the confluence with Tannenbergstrasse. Although the sidewalk is released for cyclists at this point, questions about the safety and consideration of road users arise.

escape of the cyclist

After the collision, the cyclist showed short sympathy by pretending to want to communicate an emergency services. But when a witness was added, the cyclist disappeared towards Mülheimer Strasse. This escape not only raises doubts about the responsibility of the cyclist, but also increases the worries about accident reliability in the region.

The pedestrian's injuries

The pedestrian suffered minor injuries due to the impact and was taken to a hospital to take care of his wounds. Such accidents illustrate the vulnerability of pedestrians in road traffic and underline the need to improve safety measures on walking and cycle paths.

police investigation

The Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis police have received a traffic accident advertisement after the incident and is now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the fleeting cyclist. This was described as 30 to 35 years old, about 175 cm tall, with short brown or black hair and a green T-shirt as well as shorts. The witness suspects that it could possibly be a North African.

requirement for security

This incident illuminates a bigger problem: the safety of all road users on walking and cycle paths. Experts and residents call for increased measures to reduce risk, in particular by clearly labeling the paths and harder consequences for traffic offenders. Safety in road traffic must be a priority to minimize the risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

Anyone who has information about the escape of the cyclist is asked to contact the Rhein-Berg police commissioner on Tel. 02202 205-0.

Please ask:

District Police Authority of Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreispresselle, PHK Tholl phone: 02202 205 120-Mail: press office.rheinisch-bergischer-kreis@Polizei.nrw.de

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- Nag