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Bicycle accident near Greifswald: cyclist seriously injured due to failure to give way!
On July 16, 2025, two cyclists were seriously injured in accidents in Greifswald. Investigations are underway into the causes.
Bicycle accident near Greifswald: cyclist seriously injured due to failure to give way!
A serious traffic accident occurred this morning, July 16, 2025, in Loissin, a district of Greifswald. At around 7:30 a.m., a 55-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when he failed to give way. The cyclist was on the cycle path along Gahlkower Chaussee towards Loissin and wanted to turn onto the street “Am alten Bahnhof” at the end of the cycle path. He overlooked a car coming from the left that had the right of way and collided with the vehicle of a 36-year-old driver. The result of the accident was significant material damage, estimated at around 2,500 euros, as well as the injury to the cyclist, who was immediately taken to hospital by the emergency services. “Moving safely in traffic is often a challenge for cyclists,” notes Ostsee-Zeitung.
A little later, around 11:40 a.m., there was another serious accident in Greifswald on Schönwalder Landstrasse. Here a 66-year-old cyclist was involved in an incident with a police car. The police vehicle was using a special signal when the cyclist crossed the intersection to Lomonosovalle. She also suffered very serious injuries and had to be taken to the Greifswald University Hospital. The material damage was estimated at around 2,100 euros. The police have started investigations into the exact circumstances of the accident, as leading officers from the Greifswald police headquarters were involved in the operation. “Such incidents raise questions about road safety,” emphasizes [Nordkurier](https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/greifswald/polizei-faehrung-radfahrerin-in-greifswald-an-geschere- reisen-2368862).
A look at the accident statistics
Recently released accident statistics show a worrying trend for cyclists. In 2024, 441 cyclists died in traffic, which represents an increase over a ten-year period. What is worrying is that one in six traffic fatalities was on a bicycle. The reasons for the frequent accidents are often collisions with cars, with drivers being primarily to blame in 75.3 percent of cases. The danger is particularly great for older people, as almost two thirds of fatally injured cyclists were 65 years of age or older. Tagesschau has compiled these numbers and illustrates the high risk for cyclists compared to other road users.
These incidents in Greifswald make it clear how important road safety is. Cyclists and drivers should always be vigilant; Any accident leads to serious personal and material damage, and no one wants to find themselves in such a situation. So stay alert and safe on the road!