Shock: 69-year-old cyclist seriously injured after an accident!

Shock: 69-year-old cyclist seriously injured after an accident!

Wenden Ottfingen, Deutschland - turn (ots)

A terrifying traffic accident occurred on November 3, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. in Wenden Ottfingen, in which a 69-year-old cyclist was seriously injured! The elderly woman cycled along the Großmickestrasse with her electric bike when a careless 29-year-old driver opened the door of his car parked on the side of the road. The unexpected collision with the door was a drastic experience for the cyclist, who fell on the street and seriously injured.

The dramatic consequences

The injured cyclist was immediately taken to a hospital with an ambulance. It was a shocking sight when the rescue workers arrived to help the woman. The electric bike itself remained largely intact, only low damage to property was caused. But that doesn't matter in view of the injuries!

This scary situation makes it clear how important it is to be particularly careful when parking and getting into a vehicle. A moment of distraction can have fatal consequences! The police now investigate in connection with the accident to clarify the exact circumstances and to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.