Motorcyclists have an accident: Witnesses wanted for risky overtaking maneuvers!

Motorcyclists have an accident: Witnesses wanted for risky overtaking maneuvers!

On Thursday, June 14, 2025, an accident occurred in Alfdorf around 3:30 p.m., in which a 71-year-old motorcyclist from Walkersbach was slightly injured. The man was on the street towards Lorch when two cars overtook him at high speed. The back of the two cars only turned back to the right one moment before him, which put the biker into the forced position. He plunged and suffered minor injuries, such as news.de

The overtaking vehicles, a white and a gray car with the approval "WN", noticed due to their high motorization and may have been seen together. The police have started the investigation and asks for information from witnesses who have information about the overtaking vehicles. These are asked to contact the Schorndorf police station on 07181.

dangerous driving style of motorcyclists

Again and again there are dangerous situations for motorcyclists, especially in the spring -like season. In a comparable case that has already taken place on the B51 in the Cochem-Zell district in the past, several road users were endangered by overtaking motorcycles. There were overtaking processes despite oncoming traffic and an overtaking ban, which led to a dangerous situation. There, too, there was a call to witnesses who may have information about the drivers involved, such as the rhein-zeitung.de reported.

The police give some important tips for all motorcyclists in this context to be safe on the go. This includes participation in driving safety training, wearing suitable protective clothing and the use of warning vests in striking colors. Regular security checks of the motorcycle, especially brakes, tires and air pressure, are also essential to minimize the risk of accidents.
All road users should also be particularly careful when turning and ensure that the road is free, especially in good weather, when many bikers are on the move, as can be found in an article of Dortmund police Finally,

should be aware that the dangers in road traffic, especially for motorcyclists, are considerable. A traffic accident, similar to a jump without water from a height of ten meters, can lead to serious injuries. It is therefore of the greatest importance to drive responsibly and pay attention to each other.