Bicycle accident in Bernburg: 17-year-old seriously injured after using cell phone!

Bicycle accident in Bernburg: 17-year-old seriously injured after using cell phone!

A hard blow of fate occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Bernburg when a 17-year-old cyclist was injured in an accident. The incident occurred on Leipziger Straße when the young cyclist carelessly drove into a car that had to stop at a pedestrian crossing due to traffic. The reason for the lack of attention was apparently a look at his cell phone. The cyclist sustained injuries to his leg and had to be taken to the hospital, where further treatment was given. There was also material damage to the vehicles, as Magdeburg-Klickt reports.

Such accidents occur again and again and it is important to review the general conditions for road safety. A recent survey shows that 42% of bicycle accidents in Germany are caused by cyclists themselves. In particular, distraction caused by smartphones poses a major risk that not only endangers cyclists themselves, but also other road users.

Measures to avoid accidents

To avoid bicycle accidents, it is advisable to always follow the traffic rules and pay attention to your own traffic safety. This includes regularly checking lighting and using signposted cycle paths. Many accidents could also be avoided here, as Bussgeldkatalog points out that defects or missing lighting can be punished with a fine of 35 euros. In general, traffic safety and compliance with the rules are crucial in order to prevent unpleasant incidents.

Particular attention should be paid to violating traffic rules, which can easily lead to fines. For example, a red light violation can result in a fine of up to 180 euros. It is also important that first aid is provided immediately after an accident and the scene of the accident is secured. In addition, you should not be afraid to call the police.

Speed ​​drivers in Klein Mühlingen

While traffic safety in Bernburg is currently being put to the test, there was a speed check in Klein Mühlingen on Tuesday morning. A total of 167 vehicles were measured on Karl-Marx-Straße between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Unfortunately, 46 drivers had to be made aware of their speeding, but the fastest among them, at 54 km/h, had clearly exceeded the permitted maximum speed of 30 km/h. The warning and fine notices will be sent out in the coming days and weeks, reports Magdeburg-Klickt.

Public transport safety is an important issue that is often lost sight of. When considering traffic accidents, it is crucial to analyze the structural conditions and the behavior of road users. According to Destatis, traffic accident statistics are an indispensable basis for the development of better measures in transport policy, where both legislation and infrastructure must be addressed.