I was on my way to pick up McDonald's riding straight down a straight road when another bicycle on the wrong side of the road turned from my side road and ran right into me.
Sent us both sprawling. I have mild injuries but nothing needing an ER
She tried to argue that we don't need to call the police because it was bicycles and not cars. But that's of course ridiculous. So I called the police. Specifically 110
The man on the other side of the phone sounded really really bored, but he was quick and helpful. When I called the number my smartphone showed my current location so I was able to share that with him. He looked up houses around there and found the one that I was in front of and sent a police officer there right away.
Officer arrived on a bicycle was very polite to both of us. Got our stories made it clear that it was clear that I was not at fault. Then the traffic police came in a car with the lights flashing.
They were also polite but a little bit odd, they kept taking measurements of the area and asking for specifics on where on the bicycle we collided and where it happened.
The woman called her husband over and we exchanged phone numbers. The husband also asks if we'd exchange names, which is funny because we realize we hadn't.
The police told us that they won't get involved other than to give information to insurance companies from here on out and only if I have a claim. So far it seems like I don't have anything to claim, but I will go to the hospital on Monday because I have a few spots that hurt a bit.
All in all it took about 50 minutes from when we crashed to when we were allowed to leave.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. Also, make sure you are always carrying your residency card and wear a helmet, especially from April 1st.
by ZaHiro86