Accident - Car enters oncoming lane: cyclist seriously injured
A cyclist has been seriously injured in a head-on collision with a car on country road 532 in the Palatinate. The 63-year-old car driver crossed into the oncoming lane on a winding road on Wednesday and collided with the oncoming cyclist, police said in the evening. The cyclist was thrown from his bike and suffered serious injuries.
The accident happened between Neustadt and Haßloch. The police are investigating the exact course of events. Initial findings indicate that the car driver was under the influence of alcohol. The road was completely closed for two hours in the area of the accident. An expert was also called in, it was added.
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- The police in Rhineland-Palatinate are urging drivers to be extra cautious on country roads, following the serious accident involving a car and a cyclist, which resulted in the cyclist being thrown from his bike and injured.
- The head-on collision occurred between Neustadt on the Wine Route and Hassloch, and initial investigations suggest that the car driver may have been under the influence of alcohol.
- This accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence, particularly on winding country roads, where errant driving can have catastrophic consequences.
- In such situations, drivers must pay close attention to their surroundings, including the oncoming traffic, to avoid any accidents.
- If you find yourself in an accident, it is crucial to contact the police and follow their instructions carefully, as failing to do so could potentially lead to legal consequences, as warned by traffic lawyers.
- The drunken car driver who caused the head-on collision will likely face serious charges for the accident, alcohol-related offenses, and any other violations uncovered during the police investigation in Neustadt on the Wine Route, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Source: www.stern.de
