60-year-old dies after bicycle accident on Wohlenberger Wiek!

60-year-old dies after bicycle accident on Wohlenberger Wiek!

A tragic incident occurred on July 5, 2025 on a bicycle path along the Wohlenberger Wiek. Loud CityReport overtook a 60-year-old woman in a right-hand bend that was difficult to see. There was a collision with an oncoming 49-year-old racing cyclist. Despite his immediate emergency braking and evasive attempts, both cyclists fell, resulting in serious injuries to the woman.

The 60-year-old holidaymaker suffered severe traumatic brain injury and lung damage, from which she later died in the Lübeck Clinic. Her husband was driving when the accident happened. Fortunately, the racing cyclist was uninjured and did not require medical treatment, but the collision caused material damage of around 500 euros. The criminal police have taken over the investigation into the incident and are calling on witnesses, particularly the overtaken group of cyclists, to come forward.

The scope of bicycle accidents

Such accidents highlight the safety situation for cyclists in Germany. A 2021 study shows that just under 32% of cyclists regularly wear a helmet, even though wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the likelihood of head injuries. Dr. Christopher Spering points out that there are too few adults who wear helmets. In fact, analyzes show that only 6% of those killed in cycling accidents wore a helmet and over 50% of the cyclists killed had a traumatic brain injury.

With regard to the helmet wearing rate, many people ask themselves: Why is wearing a helmet so popular? In countries like the Netherlands, where infrastructure has greatly improved, many cyclists do not wear helmets because they feel safe. According to a DEKRA study, wearing a helmet is crucial for ensuring safe cycling. In Copenhagen, for example, extensive campaigns are being carried out to increase the number of helmet wearers.

The helmet: a lifesaver?

The protective effect of a helmet should not be underestimated. Studies show that wearing a helmet can prevent over 20% of head injuries among cyclists, while only 16% of those injured in serious accidents wore a helmet. In this context, wearing a helmet is highlighted as a crucial factor, even if there is no legal requirement to wear a helmet. I wear a helmet emphasizes that helmet wearers generally only suffer minor injuries.

In conclusion, the tragic accident in Lübeck is not only a reminder of the dangers of cycling, but also of the need to take preventive measures to improve the safety of cyclists. It would be desirable if more people became aware of the importance of a helmet and decided to wear one while cycling. The latest figures show that improving the infrastructure in combination with a higher rate of helmet wearing has a decisive influence on road safety.

For further information and to comply with the investigation, please contact the Grevesmühlen police on 03881 – 72 00.