Alcohol and pedelec: Serious accident on the chunk shakes region

Alcohol and pedelec: Serious accident on the chunk shakes region

The Bromberg, a popular place for cyclists, again called for his tribute on July 5, 2025 when a serious accident on Brockenstrasse alerted the local emergency services. A 38-year-old Pedelec driver from Wolfenbüttel was on the descent towards Schierke when he strayed from the road and stuck down a embankment. Witnesses report that the driver may have been alcoholic, which is the starting point for ongoing investigations. As reports [Magdeburg-klickt.de] (https://www.magdburg-klickt.de/polireasrevier-harz-aktuelle-polis messenger-935/), the seriously injured cyclist was brought to a nearby clinic with a rescue helicopter.

Additional information from [tag24.de] (https://www.tag24.de/sachsen-anhalt/unfall-sachsen-anhalt/pedelec-fahr-bahr-bahr-brocken-schwer-throat-War-alcohol-in-game-in-game-in-game-in-game-in-game-in-game-in-game-in-game-in-game after his fall had to endure a blood test removal in order to be suspected of alcohol consumption. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident has already been initiated and continued.

another misfortune for cyclists

Not only the incident on the chunk caused excitement: On the same day, around 10:25 p.m., a 51-year-old cyclist from Meisdorf on Europaradweg 1, where he collided with a badger. The collision also led to serious injuries to the cyclist, while the animal quickly disappeared into an adjacent field. The information also comes from Magdeburg-klickt.de.

Overall, these two incidents show that special precautions are needed when cycling. Pedelecs are popular and make it possible to progress quickly, but the statistics show that the number of accidents has increased in recent years. In 2020, 38 accidents were still registered, while this value rose to 74 in 2024, the police NRW.

safe drive on two wheels

To avoid accidents, good driving behavior is essential. The police advise the following security measures: familiarization with the pedelec outside of road traffic, regular practice of starting, stopping and braking as well as wearing helmets and reflective clothing to increase visibility. It should also be noted that the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited when driving pedelecs. You can make yourself punishable from a value of 0.3 per thousand.

For interested new Pedelec drivers, the district police authority in cooperation with the VHS Oberberg and the ADFC Oberberg offers special training that are geared towards safe driving.