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Munich Patrol Car Strikes 5-Year-Old on Bicycle at Intersection

Munich traffic police are investigating the collision to establish whether the patrol vehicle or other factors caused the crash.

Overview

  • A police patrol car turning at the Arnulfstraße and Deroystraße intersection collided with a 5-year-old riding a bicycle who was crossing with their parents, according to the police statement.
  • The child fell and was described by authorities as lightly injured before being taken to hospital for treatment.
  • The Münchner Verkehrspolizei has opened an active investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash and any possible responsibility.
  • Police estimated property damage in the lower four‑digit euro range and have not released further personal details about the child.
  • Local reporting and the police statement withheld identifying information about the minor in line with standard protections for children and further updates will depend on the traffic-police probe.