Accidents - 13-year-old boy hit by car
A 13-year-old cyclist was hit by a car and seriously injured in the town of Ansbach, Middle Franconia. According to initial findings, the cyclist disregarded stop signs and rode into a crossroads despite the presence of warning signs, the police stated on Monday. A 27-year-old driver, who had the right of way, could not brake in time and collided with the cyclist.
The cyclist reportedly sustained a head wound and broke his leg. The police stated that his life could not be ruled out of danger. It was unclear from a police spokesperson whether the boy was indeed critically injured. He had undergone surgery on Sunday. According to the police, his condition was stable on Monday.
The boy was reportedly accompanied by his mother and two younger sisters at the time of the accident, who witnessed the collision. A forensic expert inspected the accident scene on Sunday evening to reconstruct the exact sequence of events.
The incident occurred on a Sunday, adding an unwanted event to the otherwise peaceful day. Despite the accident in Ansbach, Bavaria, similar incidents continue to happen frequently in Central France, causing concern among local authorities and residents. The police in the area have been urging drivers and cyclists to adhere to traffic rules and signs to prevent such accidents. Following the incident, traffic in the area was temporarily diverted to ensure the safety of other road users.
