Accident involving a cyclist and a lorry results in severe injuries to a woman; Investigators on site for traffic accident probe
In the heart of Heidelberg, Germany, an unfortunate incident unfolded on the intersection of Karlsruhe Street and Heidelberg Street. A 66-year-old man from Southern Germany, driving a truck on Heidelberg Street, hit a cyclist at the aforementioned intersection.
The cyclist, a 40-year-old man from Düsseldorf, was traveling in the same direction on the bike lane. The collision resulted in the cyclist ending up under the truck. Emergency services swiftly arrived on the scene, and the cyclist was severely injured. Thankfully, as of now, his life is not at risk.
The accident investigation team was on the spot, working diligently to piece together the events that led to this unfortunate incident. The intersection area was closed from 9:00 AM to approximately 2:30 PM to allow for a thorough investigation.
The man in the truck intended to turn right onto Karlsruhe Street at the intersection with Heidelberg Street, while the cyclist wanted to go straight ahead on Karlsruhe Street. The exact sequence of events leading to the collision remains under investigation.
As of now, detailed and up-to-date information about the incident, including witness accounts, legal proceedings, or traffic management measures, is not readily available. For the most accurate and timely updates, we recommend checking local German news outlets or official Heidelberg city or police websites.
We extend our thoughts and well-wishes to the cyclist during this difficult time. This incident serves as a reminder to all road users to exercise caution and mindfulness while navigating our streets.
This unfortunate incident, classified under general-news, involves a car-accident on the intersection of Karlsruhe Street and Heidelberg Street in Heidelberg, Germany. Various sports and activities were disrupted due to the closure of the intersection from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, as a result of a truck involved in the accident hitting a cyclist.
