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Motorcyclist injured after Berlin car collision near Westend junction

A routine morning ride turned dangerous when a driver’s misjudgment left a biker hospitalized. What caused this avoidable crash in Berlin?

The image shows a car that has been involved in a crash on the side of the road, surrounded by...
The image shows a car that has been involved in a crash on the side of the road, surrounded by other vehicles and people wearing helmets. In the background, there are trees, poles, and a clear blue sky.

Motorcyclist injured after Berlin car collision near Westend junction

A 62-year-old motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car in Berlin’s Westend district on Tuesday morning. The crash happened at around 10 a.m. on Platanenallee, near the junction with Knobelsdorffstraße. Emergency services quickly attended the scene. The accident occurred when a 53-year-old woman driving a Hyundai pulled into traffic from the side of the road. Her vehicle struck the motorcyclist, who was travelling along Platanenallee. The rider sustained a hip injury and was taken to hospital for treatment. The car driver remained unharmed. Police have not released her name to the public. Investigators from the traffic offenses unit of Police Directorate 2 (West) are now examining the incident. The motorcyclist continues to receive medical care for his injuries. Authorities will determine the exact cause of the collision in the coming days. Further updates are expected once the investigation concludes.

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