E-scooter accident in Graz: Motorists escape after collision!

E-scooter accident in Graz: Motorists escape after collision!

Puchstraße, Graz, Österreich - A traffic accident in Graz-Puntigam caused excitement on Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2025. Around 3 p.m., the accident occurred on Puchstrasse in the city, when a 35-year-old Croatian fell with an e-scooter. According to initial information, a black car overtook the e-scooter driver with inadequate safety distance, which led to a touch and finally to fall by the driver.

The vehicle involved fled from the accident site, while another road user provided first aid. The injured was transported by the Red Cross to the Graz accident hospital. The alcohol test carried out at the e-scooter driver was negative. The police have already investigated the unknown vehicle driver to clarify the incident. This reports Kosmo .

increasing number of accidents with e-scooters

e-scooter enjoy increasing popularity in urban areas as a supplement to micromobility. However, the dangers that come from these vehicles are often underestimated. In 2023, a total of 1,762 traffic accidents were registered with e-scooters in Austria, with 1,607 e-scooter drivers injured and three people died. These statistics illustrate the necessary attention that both e-scooter users and other road users have to raise. The ÖAMTC indicates these risks in a current press release.

It is particularly noticeable that 34 % of accidents are sole accidents, while 29 % are done at intersections. The main causes of accidents include priority violations (28 %) and carelessness or distraction (23 %). Increasing risk awareness is particularly important to avoid accidents. The ÖAMTC traffic technician David Nosé demands increased attention in road traffic, especially in the dark season. The correct use of e-scooters could prevent many of the accidents.

regulations and recommendations for e-scooter drivers

e-scooter drivers should train their driving skills in a protected area and wear a helmet when driving. The use of e-scooters in groups is also not recommended. From a legal point of view, e-scooters on the streets are equivalent to bicycles, and there are clear rules for use. Children are allowed to drive e-scooters from the age of 12 or from 9/10 years with a cycling license, while the alcohol limit for drivers is 0.8 per thousand. However, the ÖAMTC recommends a zero tolerance limit to minimize the risk of accidents. In 2023, the accident statistics show that 216 e-scooter accidents were also reported in Styria, where the recent incident has taken place.

These developments illustrate how important it is to promote both the security of e-scooter drivers and traffic as a whole. In the future, the sensitization of all road users could help significantly reduce the number of accidents. Further information on e-scooter accidents and their prevention are at Orf Styria and ÖAMTC available.