The defendant is accused of not driving with enough caution. The man said in court on Friday that he was driving in Kirchberg, just behind a cyclist. He honked at the man on the bike, who consequently turned around and gave the motorist the middle finger. The driver honked some more and, when the cyclist stopped at a pedestrian crossing, he wasn't paying attention and hit the man on the bike with his vehicle.
The court president specified that the car honk should only be used in dangerous situations and that the cyclist had the right to cycle on the road. The motorist apparently was in a hurry and only honked at the cyclist for being given the middle finger, which the latter has in the meantime admitted to. The defendant claims he did not intend to hit the cyclist, causing him to be injured.
Witnesses largely confirmed these statements. They also said that after the incident, whilst the driver in question spoke to passersby, he did not check on the cyclist's well-being.
The driver most likely will be banned from driving for six months with a possible suspense. The verdict will take place on 2. December.
