Jena, March 10, 2026. In the Jenaer Oberaue, a traffic accident occurred on Monday afternoon between an e-scooter rider and a cyclist. Both women suffered minor injuries in the collision and required medical treatment from emergency services.
- What: Traffic accident (collision)
- Involved: 25-year-old e-scooter rider, 77-year-old cyclist
- When: Monday afternoon, 09.03.2026
- Where: Cycle path in the Oberaue (turn-off towards the stadium), Jena
- Consequences: Two minor injuries, transport to hospital
Turning error leads to collision
As the police reported, a 25-year-old woman was traveling on her e-scooter on the cycle path in the Oberaue in the direction of the city center. When she intended to turn left towards the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, she apparently overlooked an oncoming cyclist. The 77-year-old was unable to swerve in time, resulting in a collision between the two two-wheelers.
Both the e-scooter rider and the senior citizen fell as a result of the impact. The alerted emergency services initially treated the slightly injured women directly at the scene of the accident. Subsequently, both were taken to a Jena hospital for further medical assessment and care. Investigations into the exact course of the accident are ongoing.
Background: Busy junction on the Saale
The Oberaue and the area around the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld are among the most frequented recreational and commuter routes in Jena. The flat, well-developed cycle paths along the Saale are used daily by thousands of cyclists, joggers, and increasingly by e-scooter users. Particularly at junctions and crossing points, such as the heavily used path towards the stadium, critical situations repeatedly occur due to the different speeds of road users.
Traffic prevention: The police regularly point out that e-scooters are considered motor vehicles and are subject to the same right-of-way rules as bicycles when using cycle paths. Especially when turning in the dense two-wheeled traffic of the university city, a clear hand signal, a shoulder check, and a forward-looking, adapted speed are essential to avoid serious falls.
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Police News Jena, 10.03.26: Collision with e-scooter
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