7-Year-Old Cyclist Injured in Collision with BMW on Stellbergstraße

A routine evening ride turned dangerous when a young cyclist crossed paths with a speeding BMW. Police are piecing together what went wrong.

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2026 May 6 . 9:03 AM

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7-Year-Old Cyclist Injured in Collision with BMW on Stellbergstraße

A traffic accident involving a car and a bicycle took place on Saturday, August 23, at around 7:50 PM. The incident occurred on Stellbergstraße in Petersberg-Steinau, leaving a young cyclist injured and both vehicles damaged. A 28-year-old man from Stuttgart was driving a BMW 1 Series along Stellbergstraße when the collision happened. A 7-year-old boy riding a bicycle crossed the road from a driveway, leading to the impact between the car and the bike.

The boy suffered injuries and was taken to Fulda Hospital for treatment. The crash caused damage to both the car and the bicycle, with repair costs estimated at around €600. Authorities are still investigating the exact details of how the accident unfolded.

The injured child remains under medical care following the incident. Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision. The total damage to the vehicles has been valued at approximately €600.