Traffic accident on Villacher Straße: Siblings slightly injured

Traffic accident on Villacher Straße: Siblings slightly injured

On Monday afternoon, at 3:35 p.m., an accident occurred on Villacher Strasse when a 10-year-old girl and her 13-year-old brother crossed a pedestrian crossing. The driver, an 82-year-old woman, apparently noticed the two siblings too late and collided with the girl. While the 13-year-old was fortunately suffering from minor injuries, the situation became more critical for his sister.

After a first supply on site, both children were immediately brought to the state hospital in Villach in order to further clarify their condition. The doctors rate the injuries of both children easily, which indicates a certain relaxation in the worrying situation. Fortunately, the alkotest carried out by the driver showed a negative result.

traffic safety and pedestrian crossing

This event throws a light on the safety of road users, especially pedestrians, in the region. Frequent conflicts between drivers and pedestrians on transferred feel threatening to those affected. Such incidents emphasize how important it is that drivers are always vigilant and the traffic rules strictly adhere to.

That day it became clear how quickly there can be an accident, even on a pedestrian crossing that is specially set up for the safety of crossers. The local authorities are now required to check whether additional security measures are required to avoid such accidents in the future.

The incident is also examined by the responsible traffic authorities. The exact circumstances of the accident, including the visibility and the speed of the vehicle, will be part of this analysis. Such information is crucial to identify potential improvements in transport infrastructure and education.

Further information on the incident is in a detailed report on www.klick-kaernten.at find.