Serious accident in Trier: cyclist injured by fleeting vans!

Serious accident in Trier: cyclist injured by fleeting vans!

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in the North distribution circle in Trier, in which a cyclist was injured. The 57-year-old was waiting on the bike path at around 2:40 p.m. when a white van from the registration area "WW" (Westerwaldkreis) came into the roundabout and overlooked the waiting cyclist. The rear right tire of the vehicle got off to the front wheel of the cyclist's bicycle, whereupon she fell and was dragged several meters, such as Tagesschau.de supplemented.

risk factors for cyclists

The dangers for cyclists in road traffic are a recurring topic. Statistics show that the risk of accident for cyclists remains high, despite a general decline in the number of victims. According to an analysis by the Federal Agency for Roads (BAST), men, especially from the age of 65, in particular have an increased risk of accidents. The number of unreported bicycle accidents is estimated on alarming 70%, which underlines the need to sharpen the awareness of security in bicycle traffic.

According to the bast, distractions from mobile phones or music as well as alcohol are main causes for the increasing risk of accidents. The majority of cyclists are aware of the dangers of these distractions, but younger people in particular use these devices while driving. Other factors such as missing helmets and uncertain cycling infrastructure contribute to the risk of injury, according to bast.de , which results in frequent head injuries.

The accident in Trier is a tragic example that illustrates the security problem in cycling. It remains to be hoped that this incident will raise awareness of the dangers in road traffic and contribute to an improvement in the cycling infrastructure in order to avoid future accidents of this kind.