Jena, April 23, 2026. Following an accident caused by an intoxicated taxi driver at Jena’s Teichgraben, the police continue to search for the owners of damaged bicycles. Numerous bikes were destroyed or massively demolished during the incident last week.
- What: Appeal for witnesses and victims after a traffic accident
- When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Where: Teichgraben, Jena
- Contact: Inspektionsdienst Jena at 03641 811123 or 03641 810 (Case number: ST/0093347/2026)
On April 16, a taxi driver in the area of the central Teichgraben veered off the roadway and collided with a large number of properly parked bicycles. The responding officers determined during the subsequent accident investigation that the driver was intoxicated.
In order to fully process the resulting property damage legally, the police are now dependent on the assistance of the affected owners. Some of the demolished bicycles were removed by Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) to clear the accident site and are currently being held in safe custody there.
Police Request Assistance from Owners
The Inspektionsdienst Jena is specifically calling on individuals who had parked their bicycles in the affected area at the time of the accident and are now noticing damage or are missing their bike entirely. For clear identification, victims should, if possible, have purchase receipts, frame numbers, or photos of the bicycle ready and provide the official case number when reporting.
Background: Traffic at Teichgraben
The Teichgraben is one of the central traffic hubs in the Jena city center. Numerous bicycle parking spaces are located along the heavily frequented route, which are constantly occupied due to the direct proximity to the Holzmarkt, shopping centers, and university buildings. In the event of traffic accidents in this area, the dense construction and parking regulations often lead to enormous property damage to parked two-wheelers.
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After Taxi Accident at Teichgraben: Jena Police Search for More Bicycle Owners
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