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Traffic Accident on A42 Near Oberhausen: Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries as Per Motorway Police Düsseldorf Report

Yesterday's unfortunate incident in Düsseldorf was reported by the local police on Sunday, July 14th, 2025, at 1:31 PM.

Traffic accident on the A42 motorway near Oberhausen results in severe motorcycle rider injury,...
Traffic accident on the A42 motorway near Oberhausen results in severe motorcycle rider injury, reported by the Düsseldorf motorway police

Traffic Accident on A42 Near Oberhausen: Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries as Per Motorway Police Düsseldorf Report

In a tragic incident on Sunday, July 14, 2025, a motorcycle accident occurred on the A42 near Oberhausen. The accident took place shortly before the Bottrop-South junction, resulting in severe injuries to a 71-year-old man from Gelsenkirchen.

According to the police, the motorcyclist veered onto the left lane and collided with an Audi. The car driver, a 27-year-old woman from Gladbeck, was unharmed in the accident. The impact caused the motorcyclist to skid and fall, resulting in the rider being taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

The location of the accident was in Düsseldorf, and the official website for the Düsseldorf Police can be found at https://duesseldorf.polizei.nrw.de for those seeking more information. The police press office for Düsseldorf can be contacted at 0211-870 2005 or via fax at 0211-870 2008.

Unfortunately, the identity of the Audi driver involved in the accident on July 10, 2025, on the A42 remains unknown, as there are no available search results that provide her name.

It is important to note that this incident serves as a reminder for all road users to drive responsibly and with caution to prevent such accidents from happening. Our thoughts are with the injured motorcyclist and his family during this difficult time.

The motorcyclist was driving towards Dortmund on the A42 when the accident occurred. This is the second motorcycle accident on the A42 near Oberhausen within a week, with the first incident occurring on July 13, 2025.

We encourage all road users to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to ensure the safety of all on the road. Let us hope for a safer future on our highways and byways.

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