Pedestrian accident in St. Veit: 84-year-old after collision seriously injured
Pedestrian accident in St. Veit: 84-year-old after collision seriously injured
A serious traffic accident occurred on Friday morning in St. Veit when an 18-year-old driver hit an 84-year-old pedestrian. The incident occurred on the protection path where the older man might want to cross the street.
The impact was so violent that the pedestrian immediately needed medical help. An ambulance was quickly alerted to the accident site and brought the injured man to the Klagenfurt Clinic. The exact circumstances of the accident have not yet been fully clarified, and the police have started investigations to clarify whether the driver has observed the prescribed traffic rules.
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accidents that affect pedestrians not only bring physical injuries to the victims, but can also have psychological effects on everyone involved. It is therefore important that both drivers and pedestrians are aware of their responsibility in road traffic. In this case, the pedestal traffic was brought into the focus again by the accident, and it remains to be seen whether further measures will follow to ensure security at this popular pedestrian crossing.
For more information about the incident and the ongoing investigations, see the current reporting on www.meinbezirk.at .