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Two Riders Seriously Injured in Separate Motorcycle Crashes in Lindlar and Steinau

Police are examining whether excessive speed played a role in the crashes.

Overview

  • In Lindlar, a 25-year-old rider from Cologne left the curving K38, struck a guardrail and tumbled down an embankment, suffering serious injuries.
  • Bystanders provided first aid until rescue services arrived, and police estimated a total loss of about €12,000 for the motorcycle.
  • In Steinau, a 20-year-old lost control after an overtaking maneuver on the B3178 between Ulmbach and Sarrod and crashed into a wooden fence, leaving him seriously injured.
  • Authorities said the cause of the Steinau crash was initially unclear, though excessive speed could not be ruled out.
  • Police reported property damage of about €9,000 in the Steinau case, and investigations into both accidents are ongoing.