Well-known local Romanian cyclist Arthur Krieb, 52, remained in critical condition this week after being struck by a car while training near Curtici, in western Arad County.
The collision happened on Sunday 13 September 2026, at around 13:05, on county road DJ 709B at the Curtici overpass. According to Arad police, a car driven by a 40-year-old man collided with Krieb as the cyclist descended from the overpass. Surveillance footage reviewed by local outlets reportedly shows that Krieb had the right of way at the junction. The violent head-on impact threw him into the air and off the roadway.
WARNING: Video below of the collision may be disturbing.
Emergency crews transported Krieb to Arad County Emergency Hospital, where he was admitted to intensive care in a coma, intubated, and being treated for multiple fractures and severe trauma. Medical sources described his condition as guarded, and doctors have not released a prognosis.
Police confirmed that the driver was tested at the scene, with the breath test returning a negative result for alcohol. An investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash, including right of way at the junction, is ongoing, and no charges have yet been announced.
Krieb is well known in the Arad cycling community, where he has been a regular presence on local group training rides and in amateur events. The Romanian cycling community’s thoughts are with Krieb and his family.
Photo Credit: Arad Police
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