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Darmstadt (dpa / lhe) - A 20-year-old cyclist was hit by a turning car in Darmstadt and seriously injured.

The cyclist wanted to cross an intersection on Monday night, the police announced on Tuesday.

According to initial investigations, a 26-year-old driver overlooked the oncoming cyclist when turning left, who was traveling without a light on the bike.

In the collision, the woman with her bicycle was first thrown onto the car and then fell to the ground.

The 20-year-old was taken to hospital, seriously injured, according to police.

The police is now looking for witnesses.

© dpa-infocom, dpa: 210330-99-22201 / 2

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