Three-vehicle crash at Güterslohe intersection, leaving 75-year-old cyclist unnoticed
In the heart of Guetersloh, an accident on the heavily trafficked intersection of Neuenkirchener Straße and Kattenstroth city ring caused significant traffic delays on September 4 at 9:15 a.m. The incident involved three cars and a female cyclist, both from Rietberg.
The accident site, located in the district of Guetersloh, occurred as a 75-year-old driver was attempting to cross the intersection. Witnesses suggest that the driver may have pressed the gas pedal too hard, causing the vehicle to cross the median and hit a Ford Focus stopped at a red light.
The impact with the Ford Focus pushed it into an adjacent Opel Corsa. The cyclist, aged 63, was hit by the Ford C-Max, causing them to fall to the ground. Despite initially being reported uninjured at the scene, the cyclist was later taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The driver of the Ford Focus, aged 23, was also slightly injured and was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The Guetersloh professional fire department assisted with traffic control measures at the accident site.
The 63-year-old cyclist intended to cross Neuenkirchener Straße towards Verler Straße. However, the woman failed to notice the cyclist on the bike path, resulting in the unfortunate incident.
Regrettably, no information is available in the provided search results about the identity of the cyclist from Rietberg involved in the accident. The authorities are still investigating the incident to gather more details.
The accident caused substantial disruption to the morning commute, with traffic returning to normal only after several hours. The community hopes for a swift recovery for all those affected by this unfortunate event.
