Saale-Holzland / Etzdorf – 28.08.2026. An 18-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident between Etzdorf and Crossen an der Elster on Thursday morning.
- Event: Traffic accident involving a light motorcycle
- Date: Thursday, 27.08.2026, around 07:10 AM
- Location: Road between Etzdorf and Crossen an der Elster
- Involved parties: One 18-year-old motorcyclist (single-vehicle accident)
- Status: Transported to hospital with serious injuries, police investigation ongoing
The young man was riding his light motorcycle on the route from Etzdorf towards Crossen in the morning. According to the Jena State Police Inspectorate, he lost control of his vehicle in a left-hand curve for reasons yet to be determined and fell. No other road users were involved in the accident.
Emergency services arrived at the scene, provided medical care to the seriously injured 18-year-old, and subsequently transported him to a hospital. The police have initiated an investigation into the exact cause of the accident.
Source:
LPI-J: 18-year-old seriously injured in motorcycle accident
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