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Cyclist injured: Audi driver overlooked! Investigations are ongoing.
On October 4th, 2025, there was an accident in Schönefeld-Abtnaundorf between an Audi and a cyclist who was injured.
Cyclist injured: Audi driver overlooked! Investigations are ongoing.
On Thursday, a serious traffic accident occurred in the Schönefeld-Abtnaundorf district of Leipzig around 11 a.m. in which a 23-year-old cyclist was injured. Loud LVZ A 39-year-old driver was driving an Audi and wanted to turn left onto Gorkistraße. He overlooked the cyclist who had the right of way and fell due to the impact.
The 23-year-old sustained injuries in the accident and was immediately taken to hospital. The driver also suffered some injuries but was able to go home after being treated by emergency services at the scene. The material damage caused is estimated at around 2,000 euros, report Day24.
Legal consequences
The traffic accident service immediately began an investigation into negligent bodily harm against the driver. These legal actions could affect his driving license and possible financial compensation for the injured cyclist.
Accident statistics show that traffic accidents involving cyclists are a serious problem in urban areas. Increased awareness among drivers of the rights of cyclists is essential in order to avoid similarly serious accidents in the future.
Recently there has been increased discussion in the region about improving the infrastructure for cyclists in order to increase their safety on the roads. Initiatives to create safe cycle paths are important in many ways, especially in heavily trafficked districts such as Schönefeld-Abtnaundorf.
The city of Leipzig is being asked to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure safety for cyclists.