Alcohol and Pedelec: Serious accident on the Brocken rocks the region

Alcohol and Pedelec: Serious accident on the Brocken rocks the region

The Bromberg, a popular place for cyclists, took its toll again on July 5, 2025, when a serious accident on Brockenstrasse alerted local emergency services. A 38-year-old Pedelec rider from Wolfenbüttel was on the descent towards Schierke when he left the road and fell down an embankment. Witnesses report that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol, which is the starting point for the ongoing investigation. As magdeburg-klickt.de reports, the seriously injured cyclist was taken to a nearby clinic in a rescue helicopter.

Additional information from [tag24.de](https://www.tag24.de/sachsen-anhalt/unfall-sachsen-anhalt/pedelec-fahrer-bei-fahrt-vom-brocken-stark-verletzt-war- Alcohol-im-spiel-3401015) confirms that the cyclist had to have a blood sample taken after his fall in order to check whether he had consumed alcohol. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident has already been initiated and is ongoing.

Another misfortune for cyclists

But it wasn't just the Brocken incident that caused a stir: on the same day, around 10:25 p.m., a 51-year-old cyclist from Meisdorf had an accident on European Cycle Route 1, where he collided with a badger. The collision also resulted in serious injuries to the cyclist, while the animal quickly disappeared into an adjacent field. The information on this also comes from magdeburg-klickt.de.

Overall, these two incidents show that special precautions are needed when cycling. Although Pedelecs are popular and allow for quick progress, statistics show that the number of accidents has increased in recent years. In 2020, 38 accidents were registered, while this value has already risen to 74 in 2024, informs the NRW Police.

Safe travel on two wheels

To avoid accidents, good driving behavior is essential. The police recommend the following safety measures: familiarizing yourself with the Pedelec outside of traffic, regularly practicing starting, stopping and braking, and wearing helmets and reflective clothing to increase visibility. It should also be noted that the consumption of alcohol when riding Pedelecs is strictly prohibited. If you have a blood alcohol level of just 0.3 per mille you can be liable to prosecution.

For interested new Pedelec riders, the district police authority, in collaboration with the VHS Oberberg and the ADFC Oberberg, offers special training courses aimed at safe riding.