Bicyclist meets with accident due to car door encounter

In Bielefeld, Germany, a 61-year-old cyclist was involved in a "Dooring" accident on Monday afternoon, September 1, 2025. The incident occurred at 17:15 on Weststraße, where a 25-year-old woman from Bielefeld parked her Mini Cooper S.

The cyclist collided with the car door opened by the driver, resulting in minor injuries. The cyclist was transported to a hospital by ambulance. The car also sustained minor damage.

In response to the incident, the Bielefeld Police Headquarters arranged calls for press inquiries to discuss prevention measures for such accidents. The headquarters can be contacted at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 46, 33615 Bielefeld.

For press inquiries during office hours, contacts include:

Caroline Steffen (CS) at 0521/545-3026
Katja Küster (KK) at 0521/545-3195
Sonja Rehmert (SR) at 0521/545-3020
Fabian Rickel (FR) at 0521/545-3024
Michael Kötter (MK) at 0521/545-3022
Sarah Siedschlag (SI) at 0521/545-3021
Lukas Reker (LR) at 0521/545-3222
Hella Christoph (HC) at 0521/545-3023
Jan Grote (JG) at 0521/545-3235

After office hours, the Control Center can be reached at 0521/545-0. The email for the press and public relations department is [email protected].

The police remind drivers to use the "Dutch Reach" when exiting a car to prevent "dooring" incidents. The method involves opening the car door with your right hand, turning your upper body, and looking directly behind you.

Cyclists are also advised to maintain a minimum safety distance of one meter when passing parked or stationary cars. Passengers are encouraged to use their left hand to automatically turn towards the rear when exiting a car.

Stay safe on the roads, Bielefeld!