85-year-old motorcyclist at fall in St. Johann seriously injured
85-year-old motorcyclist at fall in St. Johann seriously injured
St. Johann am Tauern, Österreich - On May 20, 2025, there was a serious motorcycle accident in St. Johann am Tauern, Styria at around 3:30 p.m. An 85-year-old motorcyclist from the Steyr-Land district, Upper Austria, fell and fell for an unknown cause when overtaking. The accident occurred on the B114, at the height of street kilometers 15.8, and led to considerable thoracic trauma.
rescue workers, including the Red Cross and the team of the rescue helicopter Christophor 14, were quickly on site. The injured driver was immediately flown to the Wels accident hospital and inpatient. In addition, the St. Johann Am Tauern volunteer fire brigade was used with two vehicles and nine emergency services. The total lock of the B114, which applies between 4:00 p.m. and 4:55 p.m., was an additional challenge for the emergency services.
severe motorcycle accidents in numbers
The risks associated with motorcycling are considerable. Studies show that motorcyclists have a four -time risk of accident than drivers. The accident rate for motorcyclists is seven times as high. Despite a decline in numerical serious injuries and deaths since 2000, the proportion of motorcyclists remains constant.
Especially young drivers, aged 15 to 24, are at risk. The most common injuries to motorcycle accidents are thoracic trauma, as can also be observed in the current incident, as well as traumatic brain trauma and extremity injuries. The causes of accidents are diverse: overtaking errors, inappropriate speeds and driving errors play a crucial role.
An analysis of 2,500 serious traffic accidents shows that motorcyclists are involved in almost every fourth case. Sole accidents that often result from driving errors form a significant part of these accidents. Therefore, it is essential for motorcyclists to protect themselves through protective clothing, regular security checks and driving safety training.
In summary, it can be said that the tragic accident in St. Johann am Tauern not only illustrates the dangers of motorcycling, but also emphasizes the need for preventive measures to improve security on the streets. The provision of technical solutions for avoiding the accident and the drivers' own responsibility are crucial to minimize such incidents in the future.For detailed information on the incident in St. Johann am Tauern, refers [Fireworld] (https://www.fireworld.at/2025/21/stmk-85-jaehriger-bei-motorradsturz-in-st-johann-am-tauern-labrated Further details can also be found in [Meinverkirk] (https://www.meinbezirk.at/murtal/c-lokales/85-jaehriger-bei-motorradsturz-schwer-schwer-schwer-schwer-schwer-schwer-schwer-schwer- The dangers of motorcycle ride are also analyzed extensively by the ADAC.
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