unfaulty - A 79-year-old overlooked cyclist - heavily injured
At a accident in Marktheidenfeld, Bavaria, a 77 year old cyclist was severely injured. According to the police, a 79 year old driver from Uettingen failed to notice the oncoming cyclist at a crossroads while turning left.
The man was first thrown onto the car's hood and windshield, then landed on the road. He was not wearing a helmet. The senior sustained severe head injuries. He was flown to the University Clinic Würzburg with a helicopter. His life was not in danger according to initial assessments. The driver remained unharmed in the accident.
In the same incident in Marktheidenfeld, located under the region of Franconia in Lower Bavaria, multiple traffic accidents have been reported in the past year, leading to concerns among local residents. Despite the incident, the police in Lower Franconia, which borders Bavaria, have seen a decrease in similar accidents in their jurisdiction. Furthermore, authorities in Upper Franconia, situated north of both Marktheidenfeld and Lower Franconia, have introduced strict traffic safety measures following a series of accidents involving elderly drivers.
