Jena, 22.04.2026 – After a traffic accident involving an intoxicated taxi driver at Teichgraben, the Jena police continue to search for victims. In particular, owners of bicycles parked there that were affected by the incident are asked to report.
- Event: Search for victims after traffic accident
- Date of accident: April 16, 2026
- Location: Teichgraben, Jena
- Involved: Intoxicated taxi driver
- Police contact: 03641 810 (Inspektionsdienst Jena)
- Case number: ST/0093347/2026
Bicycles damaged at the scene of the accident
The incident occurred back on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the area of the Jenaer Teichgraben. According to the police, a taxi driver under the influence of alcohol was involved in a traffic accident. In the course of the event, property damage occurred to bicycles parked in this high-traffic area.
Investigators assume that not all owners have noticed or officially reported the damage to their two-wheelers yet. Some of the affected and damaged bicycles have since been secured and are currently in the custody of the Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ).
Police request information
Officers of the Inspektionsdienst are calling on individuals who had parked their bicycles at Teichgraben on the day in question and noticed damage or are missing their bikes to report immediately. When contacting the police at 03641 810, the case number ST/0093347/2026 must be provided.
Background: Teichgraben traffic hub
Teichgraben is one of the central traffic arteries of the Jena city center. As a major stop for numerous bus lines of the Jenaer Nahverkehr and as a direct axis towards Holzmarkt and the university campus, the area is of enormous importance not only for public transport but also for bicycle traffic. Accordingly, there is a high density of bicycles parked daily at the parking spaces by commuters, students, and shoppers.
In general, the police always advise reporting property damage to parked vehicles or bicycles, even if the perpetrator is initially unknown. Only through official registration can secured items – as in this case by the KSJ – later be assigned to their rightful owners and compensation claims be asserted.
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Victims still sought
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