Danger to life in Unterallgäu: cyclist falls – alcohol involved!

Danger to life in Unterallgäu: cyclist falls – alcohol involved!

A serious accident occurred in the Unterallgäu district, in which a 37-year-old cyclist was critically injured. Loud stern.de The man and a 56-year-old companion were driving down a steep road when the accident occurred. The 37-year-old fell without a helmet and initially remained unconscious. His companion only noticed the incident when he stopped appearing.

After the 56-year-old stopped to check on his friend, he also fell and landed in an adjacent garden. The resident of the garden immediately alerted the police. The seriously injured 37-year-old was taken to hospital in a rescue helicopter, while the officers found that his companion had a breath alcohol level of more than two per thousand. That's why the police are investigating him for drunk driving.

Several accidents caused by drunkenness

It is not the only incident in the region. Reported on the same day all-in.de that two drunk men had caused several bicycle accidents in Unterallgäu. A 61-year-old cyclist with over two per mille of alcohol in his blood lost control and crashed head-on into a parked car. He was also hospitalized when he fell.

Another crash in Dirlewang occurred when a cyclist fell in a sharp left turn and sustained serious injuries. This man was also not wearing a helmet and smelled strongly of alcohol, which is why a blood sample was ordered. Such incidents highlight the dangers of cycling under the influence of alcohol in the region.

Conclusion

The unfortunate accidents show how important it is to always wear a helmet when cycling and to take responsibility for your own safety. You should be particularly careful on steep descents or in confusing traffic situations. The police appeal to all cyclists to be aware of the risks and, if in doubt, to avoid cycling if alcohol is involved.