Accident involving a pedelec rider results in minor injuries, confirmed by Polish law enforcement.
In Salzkotten-Niederntudorf on April 9, an accident involving an e-bike and a Mazda occurred at the intersection of Lohweg, Grüner Weg, and Antoniusstraße.
According to the information transmitted via news aktuell, the 62-year-old e-bike rider was attempting to cross Grüner Weg from the right towards Wewelsburg. At the same time, the 71-year-old driver of the Mazda was turning onto Grüner Weg from Antoniusstraße.
As a result of the collision, the e-bike rider was injured and taken to a hospital in Paderborn for treatment. Unfortunately, the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The total damage from the accident is approximately 700 euros.
For media inquiries, the Paderborn Police Headquarters can be contacted during office hours at [email protected]. Outside of office hours, the Paderborn Police Control Center can be reached at 05251 306-1222. However, the search results do not provide information about the spokesperson for the Paderborn police headquarters' press and public relations office.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder to always prioritise safety on the road, including wearing a helmet while riding an e-bike.