Cyclists accidents in Recklinghausen: Danger on two wheels grows!
Cyclists accidents in Recklinghausen: Danger on two wheels grows!
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, there were two accidents with cyclists in Recklinghausen, which focus on the security situation in road traffic again. The first incident occurred on Akkoallee around 11:20 a.m. A 45-year-old driver wanted to drive from the Esso petrol station to Akkoallee, but did not notice that a cyclist was traveling on the bike path in a wrong direction. The collision led to a slight fall of the 52-year-old cyclist, which, however, did not take medical treatment. Due to his behavior after the accident, when he caused the car and causing further damage, the cyclist received a criminal complaint, such as the Recklinghäuser Zeitung reported.
The second accident occurred about two hours later on Löhrhofstrasse. A 34-year-old Pedelec driver came into a dangerous situation when she had to brake a full braking to avoid a collision with a three-year-old child. As a result, the cyclist fell and contracted injuries that required medical care on site and then transported to the Prosper Hospital.
security situation in road traffic
The incidents in Recklinghausen reflect an increasing problem in road traffic. According to an analysis of accident research by insurers (UDV), more and more cyclists have an accident without external influence, especially in the winter months. In 2023, around 27,400 bike accidents occurred without other participants, with around 6,400 people seriously injured and 147 fatally crashed. These findings are alarming and illustrate the importance of security measures and infrastructure improvements to minimize the risks for cyclists, such as the Tagesschau
The fact that collisions between cyclists and cars usually have more serious consequences is particularly concise. In 2023 there were 5,112 seriously injured and 178 deaths in such incidents. The UDV emphasizes that about every third sole accident is due to poor infrastructure. Aspects such as poorly designed curbs and tram rails play an important role.
cause of accidents
According to reports, many cyclists are responsible for their accidents. Almost two thirds of the people concerned stated that their own driving behavior contributed to the accidents. According to the police, over half of the sole accidents were too quickly on the move for the respective situation. Driving with a pedelec is particularly dangerous because they are heavier and accelerate faster than conventional bicycles. This increases the risk of serious injuries.The tragic accidents in Recklinghausen underline the need to critically consider both the behavior of road users and the infrastructural conditions. It is essential that measures to improve security for all actors in road traffic are taken.
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