Suche
Mein Konto
Cyclist seriously injured: Drama in Ettlingen in collision with car!
Serious accident in Ettlingen: cyclist (37) injured when a car crashes into him. Traffic police are investigating.
Cyclist seriously injured: Drama in Ettlingen in collision with car!
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, July 22, 2025, in Ettlingen, which once again brought awareness to the dangers in road traffic. A 37-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident when he collided with a car. The accident happened around 1:00 p.m. at the junction with Löbauer Allee while the cyclist was driving on the red-marked bicycle protection lane on Rastatter Straße in the direction of Bruchhausen. According to information from Tixio A 52-year-old woman drove her Toyota into the intersection from Löbauer Allee and hit the cyclist, who then fell and suffered serious head injuries.
The injured cyclist was immediately taken to a hospital, while property damage of around 500 euros was recorded for the car. Current events are once again shining a light on cyclist safety on the road, an issue that has become increasingly pressing in recent years.
Increasing accident numbers and risks
What's particularly alarming is that 63.5% of fatally injured cyclists were 65 years old or older. The risk of accidents is particularly high for older cyclists who frequently use Pedelecs. In 70.7% of cases, an accident between cyclists and drivers resulted in a collision. Cyclists were primarily at fault in just 24.7% of cases, highlighting the need for greater road safety.
Previous accidents in Ettlingen
These incidents raise the urgent question: How can we improve safety on our roads for cyclists? With the growing popularity of cycling in recent years, it is essential to make both drivers and cyclists aware of the risks and work together to ensure safe traffic conditions.