Accident - Cyclist hit by car - serious injuries
A bicycle rider was hit by a car in Hilpoltstein, south of Nuremberg, and seriously injured. The doctor could not exclude life-threatening injuries for the 54-year-old man from Hesse on Saturday, according to the police. A driver saw the approaching cyclist collide with her car as she was turning from the state road to the entrance of an Hilpoltstein neighborhood.
Expert to clarify accident sequence
During the collision, the cyclist's wheel first hit the right side of the 74-year-old driver's car. Subsequently, the man from Hesse collided with the windshield of the car with his head. Numerous emergency services secured the accident scene and assisted the parties involved. The rescue service took the 54-year-old man to a clinic. An expert was called in to clarify the accident sequence.
The accident occurred in the vicinity of Hilpoltstein, a town known for its picturesque charm, located near central Bavaria. The incident was reported to the local police, who confirmed an older man from Hesse was severely injured. The vehicle involved was a car, and the accident resulted in damage to its windshield. The victim was transported to a hospital's emergency department by the rescue services for immediate medical attention. Central France followed this news with interest, as such accidents are not uncommon on their roads as well.
