Tragic accident: motorcyclist in Landshut was overlooked by a car and died

Tragic accident: motorcyclist in Landshut was overlooked by a car and died

A tragic traffic accident shook the Landshut district on Thursday, June 19, 2025. A 51-year-old motorcyclist not only filled his ride with joy that morning, but also experienced the unimaginable when he was overlooked by a driver at around 10:45 a.m. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was traveling from Kumhausen towards Geisenhausen and turned left at the junction with Landshuter Straße, which the motorcyclist, who had the right of way, had no idea about.

The collision between the motorcycle and the car was violent. Despite the first responders' best efforts to resuscitate the man and the rapid arrival of a rescue helicopter, any help came too late. The motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident. The community was shocked by the incident and closed the junction until 1:45 p.m. to record the accident. The damage to the vehicles is estimated at around 6,000 euros, but the loss of a life has a much deeper meaning.

Accident statistics on country roads

Unfortunately, such tragedies are not isolated cases. In 2023, there were 189 cyclists killed and 2,996 seriously injured on country roads in Germany, although these numbers have stagnated at a high level since 2018. udv.de shows that around 42 percent of all cyclists killed and 21 percent of all seriously injured cyclists had accidents on country roads during this period. Junctions and intersections are particularly accident-prone, accounting for 68 percent of serious bicycle accidents.

It's not just the unpredictable drivers, but also infrastructural deficiencies that increase the risk. There are often no cycle paths and there are visual obstructions at intersections that are prone to accidents. In addition, there are high speed limits, which further exacerbate the danger. Such static framework conditions are reason enough not only to look at the issue of road safety, but also to act actively.

Measures to improve road safety

Insurers' accident research recommends a number of measures to improve safety on the roads. This includes creating safe crossing options for cyclists, removing visual obstructions and reducing the maximum speed at intersections that are difficult to see. In addition, both drivers and cyclists should be made aware through suitable campaigns. Finally, promoting driver assistance systems in motor vehicles is an important step in preventing collisions.

The road traffic accident statistics are used as a basis for legislative measures and the design of a safer transport infrastructure. destatis.de offers valuable insights and data that are essential for politicians and decision-makers to sustainably improve road safety in our country.

The fatal accident in Landshut is further sad evidence that we are more in demand than ever in the area of ​​road safety. A culture of consideration and sensitivity can help prevent similar tragedies in the future.