A cyclist was hit and killed near Hortobágy yesterday evening.
According to the available information, a truck was heading from Hortobágy towards Tiszafüred around 7 pm on 17 December 2018 and hit a 29-year-old cyclist. The cyclist died immediately.
For the time being, the circumstances of the accident are unknown, the police are investigating the case.
Safety tips for cyclists:
- Act as if you’re a pedestrian – look right, left, and then right again. When the road is clear, push your bicycle across for better safety.
- Use hand signals to warn other road users when you stop. Place the left foot on the ground and alight from the left side of the road.
- Be extra alert at road junctions – these are accident-prone areas.
- Stop your bicycle completely at “Give Way” and “Stop” signs.
- Before crossing at junctions with traffic lights, always look to see if there are no vehicles coming from the left and right.
- DO NOT carry a pillion rider.
- DO NOT ride in a zigzag manner.
- DO NOT carry things, walk a dog, hold an umbrella, or otherwise occupy one hand while cycling.
- DO NOT risk injuries by doing dangerous stunts.
- Wear a visibility vest.
Source: debreceninap.hu
