The car overturns with failed journey: the driver remains intact!

The car overturns with failed journey: the driver remains intact!

On the evening of May 22, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on the Baldramsdorfer Landesstraße, in which a 53-year-old driver from the Spittal district was involved. The incident that happened at 9:16 p.m. was triggered by a burst front tire. As a result, there was an unfortunate confusion of the pedals, which caused the driver to get gas and brake.

The misguided vehicle movement had serious consequences: the car drove over a sidewalk, rammed a town sign and fell over an embankment. Surprisingly, the driver was unharmed and passed an alcohol test that was negative. His vehicle finally came to a standstill on a grass island, just three meters before the drau.

emergency services at the scene of the accident

The Spittal/Drau volunteer fire brigade was on site with a total of 25 emergency services to support the rescue of the vehicle. A towing company's crane car ensured the proper cancellation of the daring vehicle. The comprehensive measures for rescue and security show the quick reaction rescue workers in critical situations. Such incidents draw attention to the risk of driver errors and technical defects.

confusion of gas and brake pedals are not uncommon according to Spiegel. These types of driving errors can result in serious accidents and are often related to the age of the driver and vehicle technology. The importance of traffic safety and prevention is repeatedly pointed out.

traffic safety statistics

In order to better understand the accident and increase traffic safety, institutions such as Destatis comprehensive data on traffic accidents. These statistics help to gain reliable, differentiated and currently comparable information on the traffic safety situation. The aim is to develop measures in legislation, traffic education as well as in road construction and in vehicle technology based on this data.

The collection of traffic accident statistics includes detailed information on accidents, the people involved and the causes of the accident. Findings from these statistics are essential for state traffic policy and contribute to improving infrastructure and traffic safety.