The police are investigating a traffic accident that happened on Thursday (January 8) in the early evening on a second-class road between the villages of Tomášikovo and Jahodná in the district of Galanta. The driver of a car collided with a cyclist who was traveling in the same direction and did not have his lights on. The cyclist suffered injuries that required medical treatment at the hospital. The Regional Directorate of the Police Force in Trnava informed about it on the social network.
- The police are investigating the traffic accident between Tomášikova and Jahodna.
- The driver of the car collided with a cyclist who did not have his lights on, who suffered injuries.
- Alcohol was not present in the driver or cyclist, the causes are being investigated.
- The police warn of the increased risk of accidents during winter and darkness.
- It underlines the importance of reflective elements and lighting for cyclists and pedestrians.
The breath test of both the driver and the cyclist did not confirm the presence of alcohol. The exact causes and circumstances of the accident are subject to further clarification. “In this context, the police warn that winter conditions and early darkness increase the risk of serious traffic accidents, while pedestrians and cyclists are the most endangered road users. In reduced visibility, rain, snow or darkness, they are often difficult for drivers to see,” explained the police.
At the same time, they remind us of the importance of using reflective elements, which can significantly increase the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. “Cyclists should not forget the mandatory bicycle lighting and in the winter season consider driving in sections where there is snow or ice on the roadside. Pedestrians are advised to use sidewalks, or to move on the left side of the road and to be more careful when crossing the road,” they added.
