11-year-old cyclist seriously wounded after a collision with a car

The accident occurred on Saturday around 14:30 at Raciborska Street in Gorzyce. A 11-year-old cyclist, driving a pavement, suddenly went to the road, probably wanting to continue riding on the road for bicycles on the opposite side. At this point, there was a collision with a properly moving Ford, headed by a 55-year-old resident of the Wodzisław poviat.

Gorzyce: 11-year-old cyclist seriously wounded after a collision with a car

Boy He suffered serious head injuries And he had to be resuscitated at the scene. After restoring life functions, he was transported by the helicopter of the Air Ambulance Service to the hospital. His condition is referred to as serious.

Policemen determined that the cyclist He was not wearing a protective helmetwhich could have contributed to the seriousness of the injuries. Investigators from Wodzisław will now explain the exact circumstances and the course of this accident.

Appeal to parents and traffic participants

The police call for all road users to be careful. A special appeal is addressed to parents, That they would remind children of safety rules and provide them with protective helmets. Adults should set a good example, using helmets while cycling.