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Cyclist injured in accident in Perleberg – who is to blame?
A cyclist was injured in Perleberg on September 1st when he collided with a car. Police are investigating.
Cyclist injured in accident in Perleberg – who is to blame?
On September 1, 2025, an accident occurred in Perleberg that slightly injured a 36-year-old cyclist from the city. According to nordkurier.de, the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the intersection area of Uferstrasse and Bäckerstrasse. A 21-year-old driver of Afghan origin was involved in this accident, although it remains unclear who was to blame for the collision.
The cyclist who was driving along Bäckerstrasse collided with the car coming from Uferstrasse from the right. He was injured in the collision and then had to be taken to hospital in an ambulance. A witness to the incident immediately informed the police, who have now started an investigation. These focus on suspicion of negligent bodily harm, which is not uncommon in such cases.
Legal situation and consequences of a cycling accident
As the situation in many similar accidents shows, drivers are often at the center of criminal investigations, especially in cases of personal injury, as the Rechtsspectrum describes. In encounters between cars and bicycles, drivers are often primarily to blame, and investigations often focus early on on their role in the accident. In most cases, negligent bodily harm (§ 229 StGB) is assumed, especially if injuries occur.
In 2024, Germany recorded a worrying high of 441 bicycle accident deaths. Over 70% of accidents involving personal injury that also involved a vehicle ended with strong legal pressure on the driver. As tagesschau.de reports, accident statistics indicate that collisions between bicycles and cars often have serious consequences, with 178 people dying in such accidents in 2023.
The challenge of traffic safety
Another interesting point is the increasing number of cyclist accidents, which also happen without external influence. Such solo accidents are particularly common in the winter months, as the insurer's accident research analyzed. Another increasing problem is the transport infrastructure, which is perceived as inadequate in many cases. Around one in three solo accidents is seen as a result of inadequate infrastructure, while the inappropriate behavior of cyclists cannot be ignored.
The situation in Perleberg reminds us once again how important road safety is. Above all, timely contact with a specialized defense lawyer can be crucial after an accident in order to secure your own legal position and clarify possible consequences. A careful approach to traffic rules and a defensive driving style can often help avoid accidents.