Chaos on Innsbruck's streets: 86-year-old leaves trace of destruction!

Chaos on Innsbruck's streets: 86-year-old leaves trace of destruction!

Schneeburggasse, Innsbruck, Österreich - in Innsbruck there was a serious traffic accident caused by an 86-year-old German driver. According to Kleine Zeitung In the early morning, at an holiday at an excessive speed, the man drove through the Hötting and lit a trace of the Desolation.

The driver initially collided several times with a standing car, which led to minor injuries to the 59-year-old driver. Shortly afterwards, the 86-year-old caught an 81-year-old woman who had just got out of her car and suffered serious injuries. Witnesses reported the incident in question when he continued to drift and damaged another parked car. The 81-year-old could not be saved despite immediate help.

additional damage and injuries

A total of six cars were involved in the accident, two of which were totally damaged. In addition, a parked motorcycle was destroyed, and a torn construction fence damaged the facade and the windows of an adjacent house, as reported.

The driver was brought to the Innsbruck Clinic with head injuries. During an alcohol test it turned out that it was tested negatively, which the police led to the conclusion that a medical incident could have been the cause of his uncontrolled driving. His wife, who was in the car as a passenger, was not injured. During the incident, however, the driver was not strapped.

traffic accident statistics and age groups

This tragic incident throws a light on the security situation in road traffic. According to EU Parliament Every year in the European Union in the event of traffic accidents serve serious injuries. The increase in the number of accidents among older people is particularly worrying. The statistics show that in 2018 28 percent of the traffic fatalities were over 65 years old, an increase compared to 2010 when it was only 22 percent.

These developments underline the importance of traffic safety measures, especially for older road users, and indicate the challenges that can represent medical emergencies in road traffic.