Traffic incident involving a motorcycle on the A45 close to Gummersbach.
In the small town of Reichshof, a motorcycle accident involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a white Citroën van has caused significant disruption. The incident occurred in two lanes, according to recent reports.
The collision between the motorcycle and the van resulted in severe injuries to the 40-year-old motorcyclist, who was traveling in the left lane. The motorcyclist lost control and fell off his bike near the end of a construction zone, following a sudden and hard braking manoeuvre. The cause of the braking was a lane change by a 20-year-old driver operating a white Citroën van from Siegen, who allegedly switched from the right lane to the left lane.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and the injured motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The condition of the van driver has not been detailed publicly yet.
Traffic in the vicinity experienced delays due to emergency response and accident investigation. The police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, including reviewing eyewitness statements and any available CCTV footage.
Due to differing accounts of the incident, the police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. If you witnessed the accident or have any information that could assist with the investigation, please contact the local police using one of the following methods:
- **Phone:** Call the Reichshof Police Department emergency line at **110** (Germany's general emergency number). - **Non-Emergency Contact:** For non-urgent information, call the local police non-emergency number, which may be found on the official Reichshof municipality or regional police websites. - **Online:** Some local police departments provide online reporting forms or email addresses. Check the official website of the Oberbergischer Kreis or Reichshof municipality for contact details. - **In Person:** Visit the nearest police station to provide your statement directly.
Providing details such as the exact time, location, descriptions of the vehicles, and any photos or videos you may have will significantly aid the investigation. Stay safe!
For those interested, the contact number for the Freudenberg highway police station is 0231/132-4721. We will provide updates as soon as new information becomes available.
- This motorcycle accident in Reichshof, a general news item, has unfortunately involved a car-accident between a Suzuki motorcycle and a white Citroën van, leading to severe injuries.
- As a follow-up to the car-accident, the investigation by the police is ongoing, including appeals for witnesses to come forward with any related information, as it may be relevant to the sports of accident investigation.
