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Smartphone Usage Leads to Calamity, According to LPI-J

Police Examination in Jena Uncovers Incident: A Bicyclist Caught Multitasking with a Smartphone in the City of Jena

Smartphone Usage Spells Calamity, According to LPI-J
Smartphone Usage Spells Calamity, According to LPI-J

Smartphone Usage Leads to Calamity, According to LPI-J

In an unfortunate incident on Monday evening, a 18-year-old cyclist was involved in a traffic accident on Talstraße in Jena. The cyclist collided into the back of a Mercedes transporter, resulting in injuries that required hospitalisation.

According to reports, the cyclist was using a smartphone during his ride, which is believed to have caused the accident. The driver of the Mercedes transporter, who was 25 years old, was attempting to park at the time of the incident. Both the cyclist's bike and the Mercedes transporter sustained damage as a result of the collision.

The Jena Police Department is investigating the accident and can be contacted for further inquiries. Their phone number is 03641 - 81 1503, and emails regarding the accident can be sent to Press [email protected]. The official website of the Thuringian Police, where more information might be available, is http://www.thueringen.de/th3/polizei/index.aspx.

At this moment, there is no publicly available information about who was at fault in the accident. The Thuringian Police have asked for privacy for those involved in the incident.

We remind all road users to remain focused and attentive while using the roads, and to avoid distractions such as using mobile phones while cycling or driving. Our thoughts are with the cyclist during this difficult time.

Stay safe on the roads, Jena.

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