Bicycle accident in Zehlendorf: 87-year-old fights for her life!

Bicycle accident in Zehlendorf: 87-year-old fights for her life!

In a tragic traffic accident in Berlin-Zehlendorf, an 87-year-old cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sundgauer Straße Clayallee, as a 74-year-old driver who disregarded the right of way, the cyclist. This was on the CLAYALLEE bike path towards Saargemünder Straße when the collision came. The cyclist fell to the ground and suffered serious head injuries that required intensive care treatment in the hospital.

The 74-year-old driver was badly affected by the action and was also brought to a clinic for treatment. The police have started the investigation into the exact course of the accident. In the meantime, Sundgauer Straße and Clayallee remained closed for around four hours, which also had an impact on several bus lines from Berlin Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG). Affected lines included lines 115, 285 and 623. According to the reports from RBB24, the exact circumstances of the accident are still the focus of the investigation.

Statistical backgrounds and dangers for older road users

Another aspect that is important in this context are the statistics on accident -related traffic accidents that affect older people. According to the Federal Statistical Office , people aged 65 and over last year in 69 percent of accidents with personal loss. In the more than 75-year-olds, this proportion even increased to 77 percent. This shows that older drivers in particular are often involved in such incidents.

The causes of the accident in older drivers vary significantly with age. Difficulties such as disregarding the right of way or misconduct when turning, turning or approaching and approaching can be found frequently. Furthermore, it should be noted that older vehicles are tends to be less involved in road traffic because they do not participate so often. Nevertheless, the question of market responsibility remains. Transport Minister Volker Wissing has so far rejected a regular, mandatory self-assessment for driving suitability, while at the EU level about new driver's license rules for older people is being discussed.

Overall, this accident in Berlin shows that the participation of older road users not only carries risks for themselves, but also for other road users, especially cyclists. Hopefully the extensive investigation of the police will help to clarify the exact circumstances of the tragic incident.