Senior at Pedelec crash in Grevenbroich seriously injured!

Senior at Pedelec crash in Grevenbroich seriously injured!

In a regrettable incident in Grevenbroich, an 83-year-old pedelec driver was seriously injured in a fall. The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 8th, around 11:20 a.m. when the senior was traveling on Elfener Dorfstraße. He was in the direction of Fürther Berg when he had a car passed at an intersection. To let the car pass, he braked, but lost his balance and fell with his e-bike.

Immediately after the accident, the driver was taken to a hospital where targeted medical help gave him. The police have now started the investigation into the accident to clarify the exact causes of the fall.

security information for the use of pedelecs

This incident also raises important security issues that affect all pedelec users. It is generally known that pedelecs, electrical bicycles with an auxiliary motor, can reach higher speeds than conventional bicycles. It is therefore all the more important to take protective measures. The police point out that a bicycle helmet can not only contribute to the prevention of serious injuries, but can be life -saving in the event of a fall. Despite the fact that a helmet cannot prevent an accident, it should always be worn - especially if you drive with a pedelec that increases the risk of severe falls and injuries

The clarification of necessary safety precautions and the correct use of pedelecs is crucial to avoid such accidents in the future. Further information on this topic is available on the police website, where useful tips for the safe use of bicycles and pedelecs are also given. Despite the positive contribution of e-bikes to mobility, the security of the users is of the utmost importance. The latest incident once again shows how quickly it can come to an accident and how important preventive measures are.

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