Hit-and-run in Köthen: cyclist injured – police are looking for witnesses!
Police in Anhalt-Bitterfeld are looking for witnesses after an accident in Köthen in which a cyclist was slightly injured.

Hit-and-run in Köthen: cyclist injured – police are looking for witnesses!
On June 12th, an accident occurred in Köthen that got the police excited. A 46-year-old cyclist was riding on the sidewalk of Neustädter Platz in the direction of Friedrichstrasse at 4:30 p.m. when she was hit by a black car of unknown type. Loud mz.de The driver of the car wanted to turn into the square from a parking lot. After the collision, the woman fell and had to be treated on an outpatient basis with minor injuries. Fortunately, there was no damage to her bike.
The driver of the car, who wore glasses, got out briefly after the accident, asked how the cyclist was doing and then disappeared in the direction of Friedrichstrasse without giving his personal details. Another passenger was sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The police in Köthen are looking for witnesses who have information about this incident. Information can be reported by calling 03496/4260 or by email to [email protected].
New accident statistics are relatively worrying
Another example of the worries on our roads occurred on December 9, 2024, when an accident in Köthen again resulted in several injuries. Three people were affected, including a small child volksstimme.de reported. Here a 44-year-old driver and a 27-year-old driver collided at an intersection. Fortunately, both drivers and the two-year-old child only suffered minor injuries. The property damage amounted to around 30,000 euros and both vehicles had to be towed away.
The police are also encouraging witnesses to come forward in this case. It shows once again how important it is to stick together and pay attention. This is the only way we can work together to ensure more safety on our roads.