A serious cycling collision in Bernex, Switzerland, Monday morning left a 51-year-old man in critical condition after he collided with a teenager on an e-bike and was subsequently struck by a car. The incident, which occurred on route de Chancy, highlights increasing concerns about safety for vulnerable road users as e-bike use rises across Europe [[3]]. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, including reports that the older cyclist was traveling in the wrong direction.
A serious collision between two cyclists occurred Monday in Bernex, Switzerland. At 8:45 AM local time, a 16-year-old was riding along the bike path on Route de Chancy when a 51-year-old man on an electric bicycle, traveling in the wrong direction, collided head-on with him.
Both cyclists were wearing helmets at the time of the incident. However, as the 51-year-old fell, his head struck a passing vehicle, according to Henny Martinoni, a spokesperson for the cantonal police. “Unfortunately, in his fall, the head of the fifty-year-old was hit by a car driving at his height,” Martinoni stated. The man was airlifted to Geneva University Hospitals, where his condition is currently critical.
The teenager sustained minor injuries in the head-on collision. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise circumstances leading to the accident. The incident underscores the growing need for safety measures and awareness regarding e-bike usage and adherence to traffic regulations, particularly as micromobility solutions become increasingly prevalent in urban environments.
David Ramseyer (dra) joined the Geneva section of 20 minutes in 2014. He focuses on topics including safety and sustainable development.
