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Hamburg Police Probe Passenger in Dooring Death of Wanda Perdelwitz as 800 Attend Vigil

Investigators are pursuing a 28-year-old US citizen on suspicion of negligent homicide under §222 StGB.

Mehr als 200 Menschen nahmen an der Mahnwache teil.
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Hunderte Radfahrer gedachten der verstorbenen Wanda Perdelwitz in Hamburg.

Overview

  • The crash occurred on September 28 on An der Verbindungsbahn near Dammtor station when a Ford Transit stopped and its passenger opened the door into the marked bike lane.
  • Perdelwitz, 41, sustained severe head injuries and died on October 6 at UKE, with police stating she had not been wearing a helmet.
  • Police estimated about 800 people at the ADFC-led vigil, where a ghost bike was installed and campaigners urged a protected lane to replace the 1.85‑meter strip.
  • Legal commentators note penalties of up to five years in prison are possible, though a fine is viewed as more likely, and the vehicle’s liability insurance would cover medical, funeral and potential compensation claims.
  • Authorities describe the suspect as a US national residing in Austria who was visiting Hamburg at the time, with his current whereabouts not publicly confirmed.