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Porsche driver flees after serious accident with cyclist!
Serious traffic accident in Cologne: cyclist hit by Porsche and injured. Police are looking for a fugitive driver. Advice requested.
Porsche driver flees after serious accident with cyclist!
A serious traffic accident occurred on Thursday morning, October 23rd, on Aachener Straße in Cologne. This is reported by news.de. At around 7:35 a.m., a 60-year-old cyclist was traveling out of town on her e-bike when she had to avoid a garbage truck. At that moment she was apparently hit by what was believed to be a Porsche.
The situation escalated when the cyclist was dragged several hundred meters by the impact, which is extremely worrying. The driver of the black sports car fled towards the city and didn't pay any further attention to the injured woman. She was taken to hospital with injuries to her knee and shoulder; a worrying incident that brings renewed focus on road safety.
Police are asking for information
The Traffic Commissioner 2 of the Cologne Police has started the investigation. Witness statements and video images from Rudolfplatz are evaluated. The police are asking for information and can be reached on 0221 229-0 or by email at poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de, as well as t-online.de in detail informed.
Over 15,000 traffic accidents occur in Cologne every year, ranging from simple collisions to serious accidents. According to stromausskoeln.de the most common causes are inattention, fast driving in urban areas, and alcohol and drug consumption. These aspects should be taken seriously to ensure safety for all road users.
Safety measures and traffic education
The city of Cologne is implementing various measures to increase traffic safety. This includes traffic education in schools as well as the expansion and improvement of infrastructure, especially cycle paths and pedestrian crossings. The need to pay attention to speed limits and to avoid distractions while driving is repeatedly pointed out, especially in residential areas. This could help prevent tragic accidents like the current one.
The incident on October 23rd should remind us of our responsibility on the roads. Whether on foot, by bike or in the car – safety should always be the top priority. The call to attention applies to everyone, because as the saying goes? “Caution is the mother of the china box!”