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Shock accident in Satteins: motorcyclist seriously injured!
On May 18, 2025, there was a serious motorcycle accident on Rankweilerstrasse in Satteins with two people injured.
Shock accident in Satteins: motorcyclist seriously injured!
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on Rankweilerstrasse in Satteins at around 3:00 p.m. An 18-year-old motorcyclist and his 17-year-old passenger were affected. Loud vol.at The motorcyclist was on the way from Rankweil towards Satteins when the front or rear wheel slipped in a curve.
Both were seriously injured in the fall; While the motorcycle and the passenger slid into an embankment, the driver remained on the road. The C8 rescue helicopter took the 17-year-old to the state hospital in Feldkirch, while the 18-year-old was transported to the hospital by rescue. The driver's breathalyzer test was negative, but the motorcycle was significantly damaged in the accident.
Accident analyzes and statistics
The cause of accidents and the severity of motorcycle accidents are always topics in the road safety debate. The ADAC points out that motorcyclists have a much higher risk of accidents compared to car drivers because they lack passive safety devices. There are over 4.7 million motorcycles registered in Germany, 15% of which are owned by women. Motorcyclists are four times more likely to be involved in an accident and the accident rate is seven times higher than that of car drivers.
The figures also show that although the number of fatal and seriously injured motorcyclists has been falling since 2000, the proportion of motorcyclist deaths in traffic fatalities has been increasing. Every year more than 500 motorcyclists are killed while almost 10,000 are seriously injured.
Causes and prevention measures
An analysis of 2,500 serious traffic accidents shows that almost one in four incidents involves cyclists. Most accidents occur due to driving errors, improper speed and collisions with other road users. Young drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 are particularly often involved in accidents.
In order to minimize the risk, the ADAC recommends technical solutions such as cornering ABS, traction control and other assistance systems. It is also important that motorcyclists wear protective clothing, carry out regular safety checks and take part in driving safety training. These preventative measures can make a decisive contribution to reducing the number of accidents and increasing road safety.