Elderly spectator on scooter causes crash at LVM Saarland Trofeo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
A mobility scooter collision disrupted the LVM Saarland Trofeo cycling race in Habkirchen, Germany, on June 14, 2026. Dutch rider Paul Vriesman crashed after hitting the scooter, resulting in his withdrawal from the race. While no serious injuries were reported among other competitors, Vriesman expressed his disappointment online, highlighting the impact of the incident on his comeback season. The aftermath drew widespread discussion on social media, with viewers divided over accountability for the crash. The race concluded successfully for the Netherlands, with Sindre Orholm-Lønseth taking the overall victory.
- •Paul Vriesman crashes after hitting a mobility scooter.
- •Incident occurred during the LVM Saarland Trofeo on June 14.
- •Vriesman had recently returned from a three-month injury layoff.
- •Sindre Orholm-Lønseth won the race for the Netherlands.
- •Social media reactions sparked debates over accountability.
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Mobility Scooter Crash at Cycling Race Goes Viral as the Internet Picks Sides
"There are many paths to immortality in sport. Winning a race is one of them. But rolling a scooter into a peloton is another, though history may not file that choice under wisdom. Cycling asks ... Read more
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