Shock accident in Satteins: motorcyclists seriously injured!

Shock accident in Satteins: motorcyclists seriously injured!

on Sunday, May 18, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on Rankweilerstrasse in Satteins around 3:00 p.m. An 18-year-old motorcyclist and his 17-year-old passenger were affected. According to Vol.at , the motorcyclist was on the way from Rankweil towards Satteins when the front or rear wheel slipped in a curve.

Both were significantly injured by the fall; While the motorcycle and the passenger slipped into an embankment, the driver remained on the road. The rescue helicopter C8 brought the 17-year-old to the state hospital in Feldkirch, while the 18-year-old was transported to the hospital with the rescue. An alkotest of the driver was negative, but the motorcycle was significantly damaged in the accident.

accident analyzes and statistics

The cause of the accident and the severity of motorcycle accidents are always an issue in the traffic safety debate. The ADAC indicates that motorcyclists have a much higher risk of accident compared to drivers, since they lack passive safety devices. Over 4.7 million motorcycles are approved in Germany, 15% of which are in possession of women. Motorcyclists have a four times higher risk of being involved in an accident, and the disposable rate is even seven times higher than that of drivers.

The numbers also show that the number of fatal and seriously injured motorcyclists has dropped since 2000, but the proportion of motorcycle deaths on the road dead are increasing. More than 500 motorcyclists are dead every year, while almost 10,000 are seriously injured.

causes and prevention measures

An analysis of 2,500 serious traffic accidents shows that almost every fourth incident affects cyclists. Most accidents are done by driving errors, unadjusted speed and collisions with other road users. Young drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 in particular are often involved in accidents.

In order to minimize the risk, the ADAC recommends technical solutions such as cornering, traction control and other assistance systems. It is also important that motorcyclists wear protective clothing, carry out regular security checks and take part in driving safety training. These preventive measures can make a decisive contribution to reducing the number of accidents and increasing safety in road traffic.