87-year-old cyclist injured in Berlin-Westend: disregard for the right of way leads to collision with car

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Von: NAG Redaktion

Bei einem Verkehrsunfall in Berlin-Westend am Donnerstagnachmittag hat sich ein 87-jähriger Fahrradfahrer verletzt. Nach Angaben der Berliner Polizei soll der Radfahrer gegen 15 Uhr die Oldenburgallee in Richtung Olympische Straße befahren haben. An der Kreuzung zur Bayernallee habe er die Vorfahrt eines von rechts kommenden 18-jährigen Autofahrers missachtet, was zu dem Zusammenstoß führte. Bei dem Unfall hat sich der 87-Jährige am Kopf verletzt. Die alarmierten Rettungskräfte brachten ihn zur stationären Behandlung in ein Krankenhaus. Verkehrsunfälle zwischen Fahrradfahrern und Autofahrern sind leider keine Seltenheit. Dabei kommt es oft zu Streitigkeiten über die Vorfahrt. In diesem Fall hat der Radfahrer die Vorfahrt …
An 87-year-old cyclist injured himself in a traffic accident in Berlin-Westend on Thursday afternoon. According to the Berlin police, the cyclist is said to have driven Oldenburgallee towards Olympic Strasse around 3 p.m. At the intersection to Bayernallee, he disregarded the right of 18-year-old drivers coming from the right, which led to the collision. The 87-year-old injured his head in the accident. The alarmed rescue workers took him to hospital for inpatient treatment. Traffic accidents between cyclists and drivers are unfortunately not uncommon. There are often disputes over the right of way. In this case, the cyclist has the right of way ... (Symbolbild/MB)

In a traffic accident in Berlin-Westend on Thursday afternoon, an 87-year-old cyclist was injured. According to the Berlin police, the cyclist is said to have driven Oldenburgallee towards Olympic Strasse around 3 p.m. At the intersection to the Bayernallee he disregarded the right of 18-year-old drivers coming from the right, which led to the collision.

In the accident, the 87-year-old injured his head. The alarmed rescue workers took him to hospital for inpatient treatment.

Traffic accidents between cyclists and drivers are unfortunately not uncommon. There are often disputes over the right of way. In this case, the cyclist disregarded the driver's right of way, which led to the accident. It is important to always observe the traffic rules as a road user and be attentive to avoid such accidents.

Especially in road traffic, all road users should take each other into account and adhere to the right of way. Older people in particular, such as the 87-year-old cyclist in this case, should be aware of their own physical limits and, if necessary, exercise special caution.

The Berlin police therefore always warns of such situations in road traffic. It is the responsibility of each individual to contribute to avoiding accidents and ensuring the safety of all road users.

To prevent such incidents, it is helpful to regularly refresh the traffic rules and to be aware of how to behave correctly in road traffic. Older road users in particular can benefit from corresponding courses in which they get hints and tips on how to increase their own safety in road traffic.

This accident in the Westend district of Berlin shows again how important it is to be careful and careful in road traffic. Because even a little inattentiveness can have serious consequences. In order to minimize the risk of traffic accidents, it is essential to always respect the traffic rules and to deal with other road users.