Bicycle rider aged 12 encounters accident following hazardous lane change by another vehicle
On Monday, September 1, 2025, a 12-year-old boy was involved in an accident in Dettenbachstraße, Waldkirch. Initial police findings suggest that the accident was caused by a risky overtaking maneuver performed by a car.
The vehicle involved in the accident is believed to be a dark VW Golf, with a license plate from the Emmendingen district. According to the police, the car passed the boy too closely, causing him to lose control and fall off his bicycle.
The boy sustained minor injuries in the accident, but thankfully, no serious harm was reported. However, the driver of the involved vehicle did not check on the injured child after the accident. Instead, the driver is reported to have fled the scene.
The name of the driver is not disclosed in the available search results. Waldkirch Police Station is asking for witnesses to the incident or information about the vehicle to contact them. The contact number for the police station is 07681/4074-0.
The incident is being thoroughly investigated by the police, and they urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring the driver to justice. The police are reminding drivers to always be cautious and considerate on the road, especially when overtaking other vehicles.
We hope the boy recovers quickly from his injuries and that the driver responsible for this incident is found and held accountable. Stay safe on the roads, Waldkirch.
