Thrown over handlebars: Cyclist is seriously injured

Bad Kreuznach - Thrown over handlebars: Cyclist is seriously injured

A 29-year-old bicyclist was flung over his handlebars and severely injured in an accident without any other parties involved in Bad Kreuznach. The police reported in the evening that he was likely riding too fast on the steep Sophie-Sondhelm-Path on Friday and had to apply the brakes abruptly while turning. He allegedly landed on the left pedal at the handlebars, which deeply penetrated his thigh. The cyclist reportedly lost blood but remained responsive and was taken to a hospital.

Police statement

1. The location of the accidents frequently reported to the Police in Rhineland-Palatinate often involves the steep Sophie-Sondhelm-Path in Bad Kreuznach.
2. Despite the incident involving the 29-year-old cyclist, the Police in Rhineland-Palatinate encourages all road users to maintain proper speed and comply with traffic regulations to prevent similar accidents.
3. Post-accident reviews conducted by the Police in Rhineland-Palatinate have shown that a significant number of traffic accidents occur in Bad Kreuznach due to riders using inappropriate speeds or failing to adjust their speed appropriately for road conditions.

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