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Teenage cyclist hurt in Winsen; police seek potential eyewitnesses for investigation

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Teenage cyclist hurt in Winsen; police seek potential eyewitnesses for investigation
Teenage cyclist hurt in Winsen; police seek potential eyewitnesses for investigation

Teenage cyclist hurt in Winsen; police seek potential eyewitnesses for investigation

Teen Cyclist Involved in Pedestrian Accident in Winsen, Germany

A 15-year-old cyclist was involved in a traffic accident on Lohnfeld Street in Winsen, Germany, on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1 PM in front of Famila-Market.

According to the police, the cyclist was riding on the sidewalk when an older man intentionally obstructed his path. The older man's actions caused the cyclist to swerve and fall, resulting in several scrapes and material damage to his bicycle.

The police are seeking witnesses who observed the incident on Lohnfeld Street. They are also looking for information about the suspected pedestrian, who is described as a man wearing light gray pants, a white shirt, a light hoodie, and a gray baseball cap.

The older man's actions are being investigated as potential reckless behavior, but the police have not yet released his name or any further details about him. They are still searching for a male driver in his early 30s with blond hair and glasses, who was driving a dark VW Golf, but no arrests or confirmations of identification have been reported yet.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspected pedestrian should contact the police at 041771 7960. The police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the accident to come forward with any details they may have.

This incident serves as a reminder to all road users to exercise caution and consideration for others, especially in pedestrian areas. We hope the cyclist makes a quick and full recovery.

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