Heavy motorcycle accident: German biker at Kötschach seriously injured!

Heavy motorcycle accident: German biker at Kötschach seriously injured!

Kötschach, Österreich - A serious motorcycle accident occurred near Kötschach, such as Gailtal-journal . A 45-year-old German citizen lost control of his motorcycle due to excessive speed, just before he drove into a sharp left curve. The driver crashed and crashed into a guiding rail, which was trapped under it. The motorcycle itself slipped several meters across the road.

The bikers' injuries are serious, which is why he was immediately flown to the Spittal Hospital on the Drau with a rescue helicopter. The property damage to the vehicle is considerable and the police have initiated an investigation into the exact cause of the accident.

causes of the accident and risks for motorcyclists

Around 4.7 million motorcycles are approved in Germany, of which around 15 percent are in women's hands, according to the ADAC . According to the statistics, motorcyclists have a four -time risk of being involved in an accident, although the disposal rate is even seven times as high compared to drivers. The ADAC states that the number of fatal and seriously injured motorcyclists has dropped overall since 2000, but the proportion of all traffic fatalities has increased.

In the course of an analysis, over 2,500 serious traffic accidents were examined outside of towns. It was shown that almost every fourth accident affected motorcyclists. Over a third of the accidents are sole accidents, the rest are collisions with other road users. Young motorcyclists between the ages of 15 and 24 in particular have a high risk of accidents.

typical injuries and avoidance of accident

Common injuries in motorcycle accidents are traumatic brain trauma, thorax trauma and other extremity injuries. According to car dealership are driving errors (39%)) The most common causes for solo accidents.

In order to increase the safety of motorcyclists, the ADAC recommends various technical solutions such as cornering, traction control and distance control. The street infrastructure could also be improved by measures such as cutting back plantations or setting up the directions. Motorcyclists are encouraged to carry protective equipment, carry out safety checks and take part in driving safety training to minimize the risk of accidents.