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Shocking accident in Paternion: cyclist injured in collision with car!
Traffic accident in Paternion: Car collides with cyclist, 56-year-old man injured. Rescue operation required.
Shocking accident in Paternion: cyclist injured in collision with car!
On June 27, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Paternion between a car and a cyclist, which led to a rescue operation. A 74-year-old woman from the Spittal/Drau district was driving her car east on Villacher Strasse when she overlooked a 56-year-old cyclist, also from the Spittal district, as she turned onto Bahnhofstrasse. The cyclist was riding his bike in the opposite direction of travel and fell in the collision, leaving him lying injured on the road.
The injured cyclist was taken to a hospital in Spittal/Drau. The severity of his injuries was reported to be undetermined. The impact caused the cyclist's bicycle to be thrown against another car driven by a 65-year-old woman from the Villach-Land district. Fortunately, both drivers remained uninjured. An alcohol test for all people involved showed negative values, which rules out any impairment due to alcohol.
Traffic accidents in context
Traffic accidents like the one in Paternion are always a central topic in the public discussion about traffic safety. Statistics as provided by destatis.de The aim is to obtain reliable and comprehensive data on the road safety situation. This information is crucial for measures in the areas of legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology.
Road traffic accident statistics include detailed information about accidents, the people involved, vehicles and the causes of accidents. It also offers clear accident risk comparisons across transport sectors, which form the basis for state transport policy, particularly with regard to infrastructure and road safety policy. Accidents that cause personal injury or property damage are recorded in detail in order to derive preventive measures.
European perspective on road safety
In the European context, there are also efforts to improve road safety. Loud ec.europa.eu Road safety data is collected at European level to identify trends and developments. This data is essential for shaping traffic policies and ensuring safe mobility for all road users.
Accidents like those in Paternion are a reminder that road safety is an ongoing challenge. It requires cooperation between authorities, society and road users to promote awareness of safe driving practices and reduce the risk of accidents.