Vacationer dies after a serious bicycle accident on the Baltic Sea

Vacationer dies after a serious bicycle accident on the Baltic Sea

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon on a bike path on the picturesque Baltic Sea when a vacationer from Mönchengladbach (NRW) was seriously injured in a collision with a racing cyclist. As ndr , the 60-year-old collided during an overtaking maneuver of a larger group of cyclists Racing cyclist. As a result, despite wearing a bicycle helmet, she suffered a traumatic brain trauma.

After the collision, which took place in a difficult to see right curve along the Wohlenberger Wiek, both cyclists had to overthrow. While the racing cyclist was only slightly injured, the Situation for the vacationer was much more serious. She had to be reanimated at the scene of the accident and was then flown to a clinic in Lübeck with a rescue helicopter. Unfortunately, the woman later had to succumb to her serious injuries.

skull brain trauma: a serious danger for cyclists

skull brain trauma are a common cause of permanent damage and even deaths in adults. A comprehensive study shows that these injuries primarily affect older people and are often caused by falls or traffic accidents. According to magazine for sports medicine were falling in 51.6 % of cases for the main trigger for skull Traffic accidents were responsible for 21.5 %. The role of cyclists without a helmet, which is the largest group in traffic accidents with 32.1 %, is particularly striking.

The study, which accompanied 3,514 patients from the age of 18 in seven clinics, shows that the financial burden of such injuries is significant. Many of those affected need extensive rehabilitation measures, even though wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk of serious injuries. A third of the patients continued to report after 12 months about complaints, which underlines the long -term consequences of such accidents.

Caution on cycle paths and preventive measures required

The latest events on the Baltic Sea should encourage all cyclists to think about their own security. Older cyclists in particular who belong to the vulnerable group should be aware of the risks. According to medscape , falls are indeed the most common cause of the accident in these age groups, and there is an increasing need for preventive measures. Suggestions such as special training programs for safe cycling, the use of walking aids and the removal of stumbling blocks can help minimize the risk.

The State Transport Ministry has announced that the security measures have been checked after the investigation has been completed. Sustainable awareness of security aspects on the bike paths could help prevent future tragic accidents and to have more people pedal in a safe way.