Motorcyclist Seriously Injured at Jakuševec Interchange

A serious traffic accident occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 9:20 AM at the Jakuševec interchange, where the A3 and A11 motorways meet. A 28-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a passenger car, confirmed the Zagreb Police Department.

Failed to Yield to Oncoming Traffic

According to the police report, the 28-year-old was riding a Suzuki motorcycle with Vinkovci license plates. He was traveling on branch 8 of the Jakuševec interchange in a southwest direction. Upon reaching the connector road with the A11 motorway and the northern carriageway of the A3 motorway, he entered the intersection.

"Upon reaching the connector road with the A11 motorway and the northern carriageway of the A3 motorway, he entered the said intersection without yielding to all vehicles traveling on the road marked with a priority sign, as he was required to do," reported the Zagreb police.

Collision with Renault and Impact Against Barrier

Due to failing to yield, the motorcycle struck a Renault passenger car with Zagreb license plates. The vehicle was driven by a 53-year-old man who was traveling in the left lane of the connector road heading west, maintaining a straight course. Due to the force of the impact, the two-wheeled vehicle ended up against the safety barrier.

Medical Assistance at Zagreb University Hospital Center

In the accident, the 28-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured. After the accident, he received medical care at the Zagreb University Hospital Center. The police cited failure to yield the right of way when entering the intersection as the primary cause of the accident.

This case once again highlights the need for extra caution at interchanges and connector roads, where vehicles merge from multiple directions, and respecting traffic signs and right-of-way rules is crucial to avoiding collisions with serious consequences.