accident - Bicyclist seriously injured in collision with truck
A bicycle rider was severely injured in a collision with a truck in the upper Bavarian town of Oberbayerisches Bergheim (Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district), according to police reports. The 52-year-old man was taken to a hospital on a Wednesday with several bone fractures, as stated by the police. The bicyclist had the right of way, but the 34-year-old truck driver failed to notice him at the intersection, resulting in the collision. According to the reports, the 52-year-old was wearing a bicycle helmet and riding on a bike path. The police are investigating.
- The collision took place in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district, specifically in the Upper Bavarian town of Oberbayerisches Bergheim.
- The truck driver involved in the accident hails from Bergheim, as per the preliminary police investigation.
- The unfortunate incident has led to calls for improved traffic safety measures in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district to prevent similar accidents.
- In response to the incident, local authorities in Bavaria have urged drivers to exercise caution and be more mindful of cyclists while navigating intersections.
- The police in Bavaria are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid their investigation into the collision in Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district.
