Accidentally fleeting cyclists wanted for a collision with e-bikers in Hettenleidelheim!

Accidentally fleeting cyclists wanted for a collision with e-bikers in Hettenleidelheim!

A serious bicycle accident occurred on Friday morning, June 21, 2025, on the bike path of Birkenauer Talstraße in Hettenleidelheim. A 39-year-old e-bike driver was in the direction of Birkenau when he collided with an unknown male cyclist shortly before entering the town, who did not pay attention to the legal driving ban. After the collision, the other cyclist fled towards Birkenau before the e-bike driver was able to communicate the police. The e-bike driver suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken to a nearby hospital for outpatient treatment. The property damage amounts to around 500 euros. This reports mrn news .

The fleeting cyclist is described as follows: he is about 25 years old, very slim and about 180 cm tall. He has light brown, short hair and wore blue short trousers and a colorful T-shirt. It is particularly striking that he had a head wound on the top of the head and was traveling with a blue men's bike. The police are urgently looking for witnesses who can provide information about this incident. Interested parties can contact the Weinheim police station on 0621/1003-0

increasing number of accidents and security concerns

The dangerous situation for cyclists on Germany's streets is underlined by a current study of accident research by insurers (UDV). This shows that there are an average of four fatal and 58 serious injuries among cyclists on country roads every week. Compared to ten years ago, this is an increase of almost 30 percent. It is particularly alarming that every third serious bike accident happens without further participants, often due to falls or carelessness.

The examination emphasizes that cyclists are often at risk from the lack of security measures and lack of protection. Cyclists and drivers are often not enough aware of crossings, where 68 percent of serious accidents are done, which creates critical situations. The UDV therefore calls for an improvement in the infrastructure, such as secure transitions and the elimination of obstacles to vision, to increase security for all road users. More consideration is also required by drivers and cyclists, especially in heavily used areas.

comparable incidents in other cities

Another tragic incident that is reminiscent of the latest events took place on May 17, 2020 in Munich. There was a collision between two cyclists, in which a 37-year-old man suffered injuries, whom he later succumbed to the hospital. Here, too, the other cyclist committed drivers, and the police called on the population for help, since many cyclists in road traffic are still unsure. In this context, the State Criminal Police Office even outlined a reward of 2,000 euros for information on the identification of the fleeting cyclist, which underlines the urgency of this problem, such as Munich24 Reported.

The focus on safer cycling and the creation of a responsible consciousness for traffic safety is essential these days. In order to avoid such tragic accidents, everyone involved should pull together and always have an eye on safety in road traffic.