The Hanover Police are still seeking witnesses on 11 November 2026 to a collision in which a 12-year-old cyclist was seriously injured. The boy collided with a car on 9 November at a pedestrian crossing in the in Badenstedt . The traffic accident unit issued its appeal for witnesses on 10 November; NDR reported on the search on 11 November.
According to the police’s initial findings, the collision happened at around 4pm on Am Soltekampe. A 62-year-old woman was driving from the direction of Carlo-Schmid-Allee towards Lenther Chaussee. The boy approached on his bicycle along Plantagenstraße and intended to cross the road at the crossing near the Badenstedt School Centre bus stop.
The 12-year-old fell in the collision and sustained serious injuries. Emergency crews treated him at the scene and took him to hospital by ambulance. The statements available did not give any information about the child’s subsequent condition.
The Hanover Traffic Accident Unit is investigating how the collision happened. The police are asking anyone who witnessed the accident or can provide information about what happened to call 0511 109-1888. The appeal is addressed to witnesses; it does not establish who was responsible for the collision.
The information published so far describes the directions in which those involved were travelling and the location of the collision. However, it does not answer all the questions about what happened immediately beforehand. In particular, it does not say whether the boy rode across the crossing or walked across with his bicycle. The police statement also did not reach a definitive conclusion about a possible cause.
Pedestrian crossings are subject to special traffic rules. Under section 26 of the Road Traffic Regulations vehicles, except rail vehicles, must allow pedestrians and people using invalid carriages or wheelchairs to cross when they clearly intend to use the crossing. Vehicles may then approach only at a moderate speed and must wait if necessary. Overtaking is also prohibited on the crossing.
The provision explicitly names these protected groups. Without the outstanding details, it is not possible to assess whether or how it applies in this specific case. The fact that the collision happened at a pedestrian crossing does not, by itself, establish that a traffic offence was committed or that either party was at fault.
Hanover Police Directorate published its information on 10 November as a preliminary account of the investigation. NDR reported on the accident and the ongoing search for witnesses on 11 November. The publications consulted contained no further findings from the investigation or information about the boy’s condition.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).