Jena-Burgau, 06.05.2026. On Monday evening, a traffic accident occurred on Keßlerstraße in Jena between a cyclist and a passenger car. The cause was a disregarded red light.
- Event: Traffic accident with personal injury
- Location: Keßlerstraße, Jena-Burgau
- Time: Monday evening, 04.05.2026
- Involved parties: 29-year-old cyclist, driver of a VW Caddy
Collision at the Intersection
According to the Landespolizeiinspektion, the 29-year-old cyclist was traveling on Keßlerstraße on Monday evening. He was coming from the direction of Burgau and heading towards the Jenaer Nahverkehr premises. At a traffic light there, the man overlooked or ignored the red signal.
While crossing the intersection, the cyclist then collided with a crossing VW Caddy. As a result of the impact, the 29-year-old sustained minor injuries and required medical treatment. Property damage occurred to the passenger car involved.
Police Rule Out Intoxicants
The responding officers checked the person responsible for the accident on-site for any potential impairment of fitness to drive. According to the official police report, no intoxicating substances such as alcohol or drugs were detected.
Background: Danger Spot in Mixed Traffic
The area around Keßlerstraße and the Jenaer Nahverkehr depot is a traffic hub in Burgau. Trams, buses, cars, and bicycle traffic from the direction of the nearby Saale-Radwege frequently intersect here. In this context, the police urgently warn cyclists against viewing red lights as mere recommendations. A red light violation on a bicycle not only results in a significant fine of at least 60 euros and a point in Flensburg but often ends in serious injuries due to the lack of a crumple zone.
The original report from the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena can be found in the Blaulichtreport of the Presseportal. Information regarding the data processing of police reports can be sent via email to hinweis@news.de.
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Police News Jena, 05.05.26: Accident after disregarding red light
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