Cyclists seriously injured: tragic dooring accident in Leipzig!

Cyclists seriously injured: tragic dooring accident in Leipzig!

On the evening of July 26, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Leipzig-Gohlis-Süd, in which a 22-year-old cyclist was injured. The young man was traveling near a vehicle parked on the side of the road when the driver, a 29-year-old Syrian citizen, opened the door of his Nissan Primestar without paying attention to the cyclist. This careless act led to a collision between the driver's door and the cyclist, who then suffered serious injuries and had to be taken to the hospital immediately. The property damage amounts to around 500 euros, while the traffic accident service has investigated the investigation into negligent bodily harm.

The incident is a sobering example of the phenomenon "Dooring", which often occurs when cyclists collide with suddenly opened car doors. This type of accidents are particularly problematic, since cyclists are often in the immediate vicinity of parked cars and can therefore get into a dangerous situation. According to bussgeldkatalog.org , cyclists are particularly poorly protected in such cases, which increases the seriousness of the injuries. The German Road Safety Council (DVR) even reports that every second cyclist has already experienced an almost collision with a car door.

sensitization for road users

To prevent such accidents in the future, the sensitization of drivers is recommended. An important technique that car owners can help is the "Dutch grip". With this method, the door is opened with the right hand, which forces the driver to turn around and get a better view of the traffic behind the vehicle. This could help reduce careless door openings and protect carpools.

The dangers of dooring are not only limited to cyclists. Documents as well as users of e-bikes and e-scooters can also be involved in such accidents. On bussgeldkatalog.org it is pointed out that distractions when driving, lack of shoulder look and carelessly opening the door are common causes for these accidents.

prevention measures for all road users

traffic safety can be improved by simple behavioral changes. Drivers should follow the following recommendations:

• observe the traffic carefully and not only pay attention to cyclists.
• When getting out, observe the shoulder view and look into the mirror.
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• doors slowly and if possible, spread with the other hand.
• front passenger should also be observed for caution.

cyclists and users of e-scooters or e-bikes should also:

• observe the traffic and parked vehicles.
• keep sufficient distance from cars.
• drive at an adapted speed and be ready to brake.