The Commission has yet to receive any response to its inquiry for details.
In the peaceful town of Bocholt, Germany, a tragic incident occurred on August 13, 2025. At around 4:55 PM, a traffic accident took place on Werther Street / Wiesen Street. The accident involved an elderly cyclist, who was 87 years old.
The cyclist was seriously injured as a result of the accident. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the cyclist passed away on August 28, 2025.
The Borken County Police Department confirmed the incident, providing the details to news aktuell. No further information about the cause of the accident has been released.
For media inquiries regarding this incident, the Borken County Police Department can be contacted via the following individuals: Sandra Biedermann (sb), Leonie Dreier (ld), Markus Huls (mh), Peter Lefering (pl), Thorsten Ohm (to), Muzeyyen Sander (ms), and Tina Schellberg (ts).
The Borken County Police Department urges all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules to prevent such incidents in the future. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
