Germany reports multiple serious traffic accidents in June

A series of severe traffic accidents occurred across Germany in June 2026, affecting cyclists, motorcyclists, e‑scooter riders and pedestrians. In Bochum, a 22‑year‑old cyclist from Dortmund was seriously injured after a collision with a car on Husemann‑ and Bachstraße. In Sundern‑Langscheid, a 16‑year‑old mop‑bike rider survived a crash with a larger vehicle, later identified as possibly a truck, and police are seeking the driver.

In Bickenbach, a 30‑year‑old e‑scooter driver and her 22‑year‑old passenger suffered serious injuries after their scooter fell into a railway underpass and struck a barrier; a forensic expert was appointed. A six‑year‑old girl in Kißlegg near Ravensburg died when she fell from her bicycle and was struck by a bus, while the bus driver suffered a shock. In Bietigheim‑Bissingen, an 11‑year‑old cyclist was lightly injured after a collision with a silver Audi; the driver left the scene and police are searching for witnesses.

Werne saw a 21‑year‑old pedelec rider collide with a 25‑year‑old car driver; the rider was treated for injuries while authorities seized a joint found at the scene. In Dortmund‑Eving, a pedestrian was hit by a city tram and badly hurt, prompting a police investigation and road closures. Schwandorf police charged a 57‑year‑old driver after he pushed a 19‑year‑old e‑scooter rider against a fence; a bus driver intervened. Finally, a 34‑year‑old driver from the Main‑Kinzig district crashed his VW Polo into a tree, sustaining life‑threatening injuries and requiring air‑medical transport.