Bielefeld: A2 temporarily closed after motorcycle accident

Bielefeld (ots)

FR / Bielefeld / Vlotho-Exter / A2 – On Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2023, a motorcyclist crashed in a single-vehicle accident on the A2 in the direction of Hanover, between the Herford-Bad Salzuflen and Herford Ost junctions. The driver suffered serious injuries. A traffic jam of around five kilometers formed.

At around 5:10 p.m., a 53-year-old man from Herford was traveling on the A2 toward Hanover on a Harley Davidson in the middle lane. After passing a truck, he moved into the right lane, where, for reasons that are still unclear, he began to swerve and ultimately lost control of his motorcycle. The 53-year-old fell, slid across the asphalt, and came to rest in the area between the right lane and the shoulder.

The Herford resident suffered serious injuries in the fall. He received emergency medical treatment at the scene and was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

The damage amounted to around €1,500. While the accident was being investigated, the A2 in the direction of Hanover was initially closed completely for 15 minutes, after which the left lane was reopened. The middle and right lanes remained closed until the end of the operation at 6:50 p.m.

Bielefeld Police Headquarters