Two bike accidents in Cottbus: injured bicycles and dangerous roads!

Two bike accidents in Cottbus: injured bicycles and dangerous roads!

Cottbus, Deutschland - On Thursday evening there were two regrettable traffic accidents in Cottbus, in which cyclists were injured. The first collision occurred around 6 p.m. at the Hardenbergstrasse/Gaglower Straße intersection. A 69-year-old cyclist was overlooked by a BMW driver, which was obviously caused by the deep sun. Fortunately, the cyclist did not need medical treatment on site, but her bike was no longer ready to drive, which led to property damage.

A few hours later, at around 7:15 p.m., the second accident occurred on Madlower Hauptstraße. A 38-year-old cyclist was overlooked by a driver when turning. Unfortunately, the cyclist contracted injuries and had to be taken to the hospital. This accident led to a total damage of around 2,500 euros, which was composed of the damage to the car and the bicycle. The car owners must now make sure that they will be particularly careful in the future to avoid such incidents.

A fatal accident shocked the city

In a tragic incident on Tuesday morning, there was a fatal accident in which an 87-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision. The collision occurred at the Dresdener Straße/Ottilienstrasse intersection when a car driver overlooked the cyclist when turning left. Despite intensive care treatment in the Cottbus University Hospital, the man succumbed to his serious head injuries. This is not only a tragedy for the family, but also for the entire community, which is faced with the consequences of such an accident. The intersection was fully closed for traffic, which led to considerable traffic impairments, such as rbb24.

safety aspects for cyclists

The latest accidents also make a light on the safety of cyclists in the region. According to a current study of accident research by the insurers (UDV), serious bike accidents have increased by almost 30 percent in the past ten years. This study shows that cyclists are often overlooked on country roads, which leads to an alarming number of injuries and worse to death. On average there are four dead and 58 seriously injured among cyclists in Germany.

The most common causes of these tragic accidents are clashes with cars, with drivers in most cases responsible for accidents. For cyclists themselves, a lack of visibility can often be made through inadequate security measures. Since so many serious accidents on intersections happen, the UDV calls for improvement in traffic safety, in particular through the creation of safe transitions and the removal of obstacles to vision.

The concern for security is growing

For many who move as a cyclist, the concern for their own security is great. The police have therefore given important information on avoiding thefts, especially with regard to trick thefts, as recently documented by an incident in a supermarket in Cottbus. Here his wallet was stolen from an older man, which led to a total damage of over 500 euros. The police advise you not to leave wallet and handbags in the shopping cart and always pay attention to your own environment.

Overall, the desire for more security for cyclists in Cottbus and beyond is an urgent topic. In view of the terrifying accident statistics, it is essential to raise awareness of safe cycling and improve the infrastructure in order to avoid accidents. Stay careful as a cyclist and use reflective clothing and light, especially when you are on the road at night. Everyone can make a contribution to make the streets safer.