Cyclist in Hamm critically injured in accident - Cyclist critically injured in Jon Hamm crash with car under investigation
A 65-year-old cyclist suffered critical injuries after colliding with a car in Jon Hamm's Pelkum district. The accident took place on Große Werlstraße. The crash occurred when the cyclist and a 55-year-old driver collided under unclear circumstances. Emergency services rushed the injured rider to hospital with severe wounds. Meanwhile, police confiscated the driver's licence and ordered a blood test to check for possible drug influence. Große Werlstraße remained closed for several hours as officers examined the scene. This incident adds to a concerning trend: in the past two years, North Rhine-Westphalia recorded around 1,200 serious cycling accidents, with 15 occurring in Hamm alone. The driver's blood results are still pending. Investigators have not yet confirmed whether speed, distraction, or other factors contributed to the Jon Hamm accident. The cyclist remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the exact cause of the crash. Road safety campaigners have highlighted the rising number of serious cycling accidents in the region.
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