Cyclists in Offenburg seriously injured after an accident - witnesses urgently wanted!

Cyclists in Offenburg seriously injured after an accident - witnesses urgently wanted!

A dramatic traffic accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Offenburg! Around 4:45 p.m., a 76-year-old cyclist was hit by a blue polo at Schillerplatz, which cut her so much that she fell to the ground. The injured person had to be hospitalized immediately. The police are now urgently looking for witnesses who can provide information about the fleeting vehicle. It is known that the car was equipped with an OG license plate. Anyone who has seen something is asked to report to the Offenburg Transport Service on 0781/21-4200.

A look at the accident statistics

The traffic accident is not an isolated case! In recent years, the accident statistics have shown a worrying trend: in 2022 over 2.4 million traffic accidents have been registered in Germany, an increase compared to previous years. The number of accidents with personal damage has also increased alarming. In 2022 there were 289,672 such accidents in which 2,788 people tragically lost their lives. In comparison, there were 258,987 accidents with 2,562 fatalities in 2021.

This incident in Offenburg is another example of the dangers in road traffic. The police appealed to all road users to be particularly mindful. The signs of increasing accidents require urgent need for action. Stay vigilant and help to avoid dangerous situations!