Serious bike accident in Bielefeld: 79-year-old fights for his life!

Serious bike accident in Bielefeld: 79-year-old fights for his life!

On Wednesday, October 17, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Bielefeld with a cyclist. Around 5:10 p.m., a 24-year-old cyclist from Bielefeld overtook a 79-year-old cyclist who drove Jöllenbecker Straße towards Lange Strasse. It is unclear what happened afterwards, but the older man fell and suffered serious injuries.

The 79-year-old was immediately taken to a hospital by an ambulance where he is treated inpatient. It is unfortunate that such an incident has influenced not only the people involved, but also traffic in the area. During the accident recording, the Lange Straße had to be temporarily blocked, which caused additional traffic disruptions.

insight into the investigation

The Bielefeld police accident team was quickly on site to clarify the circumstances of the accident. The exact causes of the crash of the cyclist have not yet been finally clarified and are expected to be examined in more detail by the ongoing investigation.

cycling accidents, especially with serious injuries, are unfortunately not uncommon and lead a light on the security situation for cyclists in urban traffic. Such incidents illustrate the need for continuous improvements in infrastructure and more awareness among road users.

For more information on the incident and the investigation, See the current reporting on www.presseportal.de .