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E-bike driver injured in Himmelstadt – driver flees after accident!
E-bike driver injured after accident in Himmelstadt, fleeing driver sought. Police are asking for witness statements.
E-bike driver injured in Himmelstadt – driver flees after accident!
A serious incident occurred late on Wednesday evening, September 23, 2025, in Himmelstadt in the Main-Spessart district. An e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a car and the driver responsible ran away. Loud In Franconia The accident occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Brückenstraße in the direction of the B27 and the commercial area. The e-bike rider was on the move when an unknown driver approached him from behind and tried to overtake him.
During the overtaking process, the driver hit the e-bike driver with the right front of the vehicle, causing the cyclist to fall onto the sidewalk and sustain several abrasions. Witnesses reported that the driver fled towards the B27. According to the injured person, it was a dark, probably black BMW with MSP registration.
Police call for witnesses
A passing road user asked about the condition of the e-bike rider, while the Karlstadt police station is now asking for information from the public. Anyone who has seen anything or can provide further information about the fleeing vehicle is asked to call 09353/9741-0.
The incident in Himmelstadt highlights the dangers that can arise from traffic accidents involving e-bikes or other two-wheeled vehicles. This is not the first accident of this kind. Another serious incident occurred recently in Frankfurt, also with tragic consequences.
Fatal e-scooter accident in Frankfurt
On July 6, 2025, there was a fatal e-scooter accident in Frankfurt in which a 27-year-old man died after being hit by a car. The driver of the car, a 23-year-old man, was eventually arrested and faces serious charges including attempted manslaughter and negligent homicide. This reports FNP.
The tragic incident occurred when the suspect was traveling at excessive speed and consumed laughing gas. He caused a collision with two e-scooters, killing one of the two 23-year-olds. After the accident, the driver continued driving, which led to a vigorous police investigation. Witnesses were called upon to provide information about the accident and the vehicle.
Both incidents once again show how important mindfulness is on the road and what devastating consequences accidents can have. Police are appealing to all road users to drive safely and responsibly.