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Accident escape in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: scooter driver injures cyclist!
Accidents in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: Two bicycle accidents, one injured and perpetrators fleeing. Police are looking for witnesses.
Accident escape in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: scooter driver injures cyclist!
On Tuesday morning, June 5, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, which ended lightly for a 35-year-old cyclist, but caused a stir. At around 7:30 a.m. the woman was on Venloer Strasse heading towards the city center. At the intersection with Outer Canal Street there was a collision with a motor scooter, whose driver then fled and sped away in the direction of Lindenthal. The cyclist fell during the incident but was only slightly injured. The police are investigating and are now urgently looking for witnesses to the accident. Information can be reported by calling 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de. Cologne City Gazette reported the incident.
The importance of a quick reaction and attention in road traffic is shown not only by the latest developments, but also by the traffic accident statistics in Cologne. Loud Cologne Police There were numerous accidents last year, with cyclists and pedestrians being affected disproportionately often. This leads to the question of how safety on Cologne's streets can be improved.
Call for vigilance
The police are appealing to all road users to be even more vigilant and to pay particular attention to cyclists. Another incident on August 15, 2024 was particularly alarming, when a 19-year-old Porsche driver hit a cyclist who was driving onto the road while the light was running red. She was also seriously injured, which once again highlights the dangers on the roads. This incident on Pipinstraße, near the Maritim Hotel, shows that all road users should pay more attention to traffic lights. The police also asked witnesses there to come forward after the cyclist disappeared towards Heumarkt after the accident. Press portal reported this frightening collision.
With all of these incidents, it is important to emphasize that a fundamental rethinking of traffic safety is necessary within the city of Cologne. The city administration and the police have a duty to do more to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. We continually receive reports of dangerous situations and serious accidents. Timely initiatives to expand cycle paths and greater traffic control can help improve the situation and regain confidence in road safety.