Transporter accident in Esslingen: 80-year-old cyclist seriously injured!

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An 80-year-old cyclist was hit by a van in Esslingen and seriously injured. Accident dates and details.

Transporter accident in Esslingen: 80-year-old cyclist seriously injured!

There was a serious accident in Esslingen on Thursday, January 10, 2025, in which an 80-year-old cyclist was hit by a van. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Stettener Straße when the 47-year-old driver of the van ignored the cyclist's right of way when turning.

The cyclist was traveling down the valley road on her Pedelec and had the right to drive in the area. As a result of the collision, the 80-year-old fell and sustained serious injuries. An emergency doctor immediately provided first aid before the injured person was transported to a clinic. The police estimate the property damage at around 3,500 euros Stuttgart News reported.

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In this incident, the cyclist lost control of her vehicle and fell, but only suffered minor injuries and was taken to a clinic in an ambulance for outpatient treatment. The exact circumstances of the collision are still unclear, but the police estimate the material damage to the Pedelec to be around 1,500 euros Esslinger newspaper reported.

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