Riding cycling in danger: tragic accident in Rastatt demands life!

Riding cycling in danger: tragic accident in Rastatt demands life!

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday in stone walls in the Rastatt district, which focuses on traffic safety. A 64-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car and died in a hospital on Saturday. Like ZVW, a 57-year-old driver opened the door of his parked vehicle, which led to the collision with the cyclist. The man had to be brought to the clinic with a rescue helicopter, but the injuries were too serious.

This accident is not only tragic, but also another indicator of the increasing number of bike accidents in Germany. According to a current study of accident research by the insurers (UDV), collisions between cyclists and cars are particularly fatal, with 5.112 seriously injured and 178 dead in 2023. The statistics show that every third fatal bicycle accident happens without the participation of other road users, which indicates the need for a better infrastructure. The Tagesschau states that approx. 27,400 bike accidents took place without other participants, while about 6,400 cyclists were seriously injured.

cycling in the upswing

The numbers clearly show that cycling is becoming increasingly popular with what is particularly concerned. However, the risk of accidents due to poor infrastructure has increased. The UDV has found that curbs and tram rails often lead to falls. Especially in the winter months, when wet, ice and snow make conditions difficult, the risk of accidents increases significantly. Almost two thirds of the cyclists also state that their own driving style has made a decisive contribution to their accident.

A look at the traffic statistics makes it clear that many of the accidents are due to inadequate security precautions. -How the national statistics documented in detail. This data is crucial for future measures in legislation, traffic education and the improvement of the street infrastructure. It is an appeal to everyone involved to do more for security on the streets.

Security on two wheels

Preventive handling of the situation is required: cyclists should pay attention to safety and recognize possible sources of danger in road traffic. At the same time, it is time for urban planners and politicians to hear the alarm bells ringing - measures are urgently needed to improve bicycle infrastructure. The tragic case in stone walls should serve as an impetus to further raise awareness of the safety of cyclists and to bring about necessary changes.