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Fatal cyclist collisions in Bulgaria and Croatia

Overview

Separate fatal traffic accidents involving elderly cyclists have been reported in Bulgaria and Croatia.

In Gabrovo, Bulgaria, an 85-year-old cyclist died following a collision with a car. Authorities launched a pre-trial investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident, noting that the driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs.

In New Zagreb, Croatia, an 88-year-old cyclist was killed when struck by a Porsche. Police reports indicate the driver was traveling between 70 and 90 km/h in a 40 km/h zone. While investigators noted the cyclist committed several traffic violations, including riding on a sidewalk without a designated lane, the driver faces criminal charges for causing the accident.

Entities

Porsche · Ljubljana · Corratec · New Zagreb · Gabrovo

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Zagreb police investigate fatal collision involving Porsche and cyclist

    A 78-year-old Porsche driver faces criminal charges after a fatal collision with an 88-year-old cyclist in Zagreb, Croatia, while traveling significantly above the speed limit.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Gabrovo: 85-year-old cyclist killed in collision with car

    An 85-year-old cyclist died after colliding with a car in Gabrovo. Police are investigating the fatal accident, noting the driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs.

Sources

goriskenovice.si · index.hr · jutarnji.hr · kurir.rs · mojportal.hr · novini247.com · petel.bg · podravski.hr · prigorski.hr · srpskainfo.com · telegram.hr · times.si · zagreb.info