Shock attack in Fürstenfeldbruck: Cyclist is captured by Auto!

Shock attack in Fürstenfeldbruck: Cyclist is captured by Auto!

in Fürstenfeldbruck occurred on Friday, May 30th, a regrettable accident in which a 12-year-old cyclist was injured. Die Wochenanzeiger reports that the incident took place in the Josef-Kistler-Straße, as the girl Suddenly drove onto the street from the right footpath. The 52-year-old driver of a Smart had no way of braking in time. The collision was inevitable.

The consequences were serious: the 12-year-old was thrown onto the bonnet by the impact, crashed into the windshield and fell. Fortunately, she only suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for medical clarification while the driver was unharmed. The property damage to the car and bicycle is estimated on a low four -digit amount, whereby the front bumper and windshield of the car was affected.

accident statistics among children

This incident is skill in the security situation of cyclists, especially the younger generation. According to a study, almost 18% of 10 to 17 year olds in Germany feel unsafe on their way to school. In larger cities, this proportion even increases to 24%. mdr emphasizes that this uncertainty affects both pedestrians and cyclists.

parents and schools are asked to improve this situation. According to the traffic watch and several educational institutions, children must be familiarized with the traffic rules at an early stage. This education is essential to reduce the number of accidents and increase security on the way to school. In fact, children can be physically ready for road traffic from the age of 10, but fewer and fewer children master cycling.

traffic education and challenges

The increasing number of accidents among children can not only be explained by a lack of security, but also by dwindling motor skills. Corona pandemic, less movement and an increasing digital distraction help that more and more children do not master the basics of cycling safely. The ADAC recommends that children only have to avoid excessive demands after taking the bicycle test in primary school.

Furthermore, a growing trend is pointed out: Many parents bring their children to school by car, which further restricts their experiences in road traffic. It is all the more important that schools and daycare centers are approaching the children with motion -promoting offers.