Shocking incidents: accidents, thefts and drugs in Riesa!

Shocking incidents: accidents, thefts and drugs in Riesa!

November 11, 2025 saw a series of reports in the Saxony region that contained both sad and thoughtful moments. Tragic news reached us from Riesa, where a 77-year-old cyclist died after a fall on November 1st. The police are asking for witness statements in order to reconstruct the exact course of the accident. It is a devastating loss for the community and we hope witnesses come forward to provide clarity as to how Sächsische.de reported.

Another incident that attracted the attention of the police was the damage to a BMW on Humboldtstrasse in Riesa. Unknown people caused damage of around 4,000 euros, which is worrying residents and car owners in the area.

Traffic violations and drug checks

In Riesa, a 56-year-old e-scooter driver was also found to be under the influence of drugs. This drug control is something to think about because road safety is becoming increasingly endangered. A stark contrast was an accident in Radebeul in which a 75-year-old Mitsubishi driver collided with a 34-year-old Mercedes driver. Here, too, there was material damage of around 8,000 euros, but fortunately there were no injuries.

The police also registered an accident in Coswig in which an 82-year-old driver of a microcar crashed into a light pole and was seriously injured. These incidents make it clear that both younger and older road users are required to always adhere to the rules.

Frauds and break-ins

There was also a fraud case in Großenhain in which an 81-year-old man was cheated out of 20,000 euros. This shows once again that older people in particular are often targeted by fraudsters. The police are staying on the trail here and are calling for vigilance.

At the same time, burglaries are increasing in the region: a residential building was broken into in Weinböhla and unknown perpetrators stole cash and cell phones worth around 10,000 euros. The police also noticed the theft of three window sills worth 1,500 euros on Fabrikstrasse in Meißen.

The break-ins in garages in Robschütz and the attempted break-in at a cigarette machine in Weinböhla also raise questions. Police are appealing to citizens to report suspicious activity in order to catch the perpetrators.

Accident statistics and injuries

A compilation of today's accident reports shows shocking figures overall. In Riesa alone, three 15-year-olds were injured in a traffic accident and a 60-year-old driver crashed into construction site barriers, causing damage worth 3,000 euros. An 18-year-old driver also left the road and crashed into a St. Andrew's cross.

A tragic incident also occurred in Coswig: A 61-year-old scooter rider was seriously injured here. In recent weeks, road traffic appears to have become more and more of a random risk, requiring increased control by the authorities.

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We urge you to be vigilant and help stay safe. Everyone can make a difference, whether by reporting suspicious activity or behaving responsibly on the road.