Overview

• The collision occurred Monday afternoon on the North Sea island of Föhr, according to police reports relayed Tuesday.
• Initial evidence indicates the cyclist turned at a junction without yielding to a vehicle that had priority.
• The car struck the bicycle at the front wheel after the driver could not brake in time, throwing the bike in the impact.
• A rescue helicopter flew the injured woman to a hospital in Heide, where she remains in life-threatening condition.
• The 43-year-old driver was uninjured, and authorities have released only preliminary information as inquiries continue.