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Senior woman seriously injured on e-bike: accident in Gelchsheim shocks everyone!
Traffic accident on June 15, 2025 in Gelchsheim, Würzburg district: E-bike driver slightly injured. Cause of accidents and statistics on Pedelec accidents.
Senior woman seriously injured on e-bike: accident in Gelchsheim shocks everyone!
On Friday morning, June 15, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Gelchsheim, in the Würzburg district, in which a 74-year-old car driver collided with a 71-year-old e-bike driver. The car driver was traveling on Sonderhöfer Straße and wanted to turn towards the center of the town when she overlooked the e-bike driver who had the right of way. The collision caused the cyclist to fall and, despite wearing a helmet, suffered injuries such as minor abrasions and a nosebleed. As a precaution, she was taken to the Mainklinik in Ochsenfurt in an ambulance, as reported by newsallianz.de.
This incident joins worrying statistics that show that Pedelec accidents have increased sharply. According to a statement from the Federal Statistical Office, almost 24,000 Pedelec users had accidents in 2023, which is more than ten times more than in 2014. What is particularly striking is that the proportion of injured Pedelec riders under the age of 45 rose from 11% in 2014 to 30.1% in 2023, while the proportion of those over 65 years of age fell. This shows a change in transport habits and use of e-bikes, as destatis.de explains.
Dangers in road traffic
The danger for cyclists, especially e-bike users, should not be underestimated. In 2024, 441 cyclists died in traffic, a ten-year increase. At 70.7%, most of the 92,882 bicycle accidents were collisions with cars, with drivers being primarily to blame in 75.3% of cases. It is alarming that 43.5% of cyclists who died in accidents were on e-bikes, which represents a dramatic increase compared to ten years ago, according to tagesschau.de.
Seniors are particularly at risk. According to accident statistics, almost two thirds of fatally injured cyclists were 65 years of age or older, while the proportion of seniors injured on bicycles without electric drive was 59.4%. This makes it clear that older people are particularly at risk in traffic accidents, especially those involving e-bikes.
The increase in e-bike use brings both benefits and challenges. While e-bikes offer a convenient way to get around, both cyclists and drivers need to show greater sensitivity and caution on the road. The significance of the current accident statistics should make us all think and encourage us to behave safely on the roads. Today's incident in Gelchsheim could be a wake-up call for more mindfulness in road traffic.