12-year-old Lana had a stroke of luck when she crashed her bike on a sloping road in Ibbenbüren in April. The single-vehicle accident caused injuries to her hands, arms and legs, as well as to her face.
Luckily, Lana was wearing her bike helmet, which protected her from more serious injuries. Because she also hit her head on the ground during the fall. The helmet was badly damaged in the accident. This example shows once again: it is very important to protect your head well when cycling.
Conversation with Lana and her parents
A few days after the accident, the victim protection officer from the traffic directorate of the district police authority, Michael Thamm, visited Lana and her family together with road safety advisor Tanja Lindmeyer. This police victim protection service is aimed at all children who have been injured or traumatized in a traffic accident.
In a conversation with Lana and her parents, advice was given on further, child-friendly support measures. The officers then visited the scene of the accident together with the family. Here they discussed the circumstances on site once again so that Lana can avoid such falls in future and better cope with the experience.
Lana is feeling better again and everyone is delighted that nothing more serious happened. The 12-year-old is determined to always wear a helmet when cycling in future too.
