Motorcycle accident in Gußwerk: 28-year-old seriously injured – crash sensor alerted!

Motorcycle accident in Gußwerk: 28-year-old seriously injured – crash sensor alerted!

On June 15, 2025, at around 3:10 p.m., a serious motorcycle accident occurred on the B24 in Gußwerk, Styria. A 28-year-old motorcyclist left the road while making a left turn and hit a rock wall. The driver suffered serious injuries. A driver following behind observed the drama of the accident and immediately informed the police. The driver's safety equipment is particularly noteworthy: he wore a helmet with a built-in fall sensor that automatically sent an emergency signal to his partner. They reacted quickly and also called the police, which led to a quick response from the emergency services.

Initial medical care was provided by the “Mariazell Rescue Service” before the injured person was flown to the LKH Amstetten in a rescue helicopter. The B24 had to be closed for around an hour while the surrounding area was made safe and the cause of the accident was investigated. According to initial information, a driving error by the motorcyclist could have been partly responsible for the accident.

Technical safety measures and accident statistics

The incident in Gußwerk is not just an isolated case, but is in the context of worrying accident statistics for motorcyclists. According to an analysis by the ADAC accident database, over a third of motorcycle accidents are solo accidents. Motorcyclists between the ages of 15 and 24 are particularly at risk. The most common injuries affect the head, thorax and extremities. Driving errors and excessive speed are the most common causes of solo accidents.

Statistically, motorcyclists are four to seven times more likely to be involved in an accident than drivers. This is due to the lack of a crumple zone and the fact that many motorcycles are not equipped with ABS. The accident rate is approximately seven times higher than that of other road users. In 2021, around 20 percent of traffic deaths and serious injuries were motorcyclists.

To increase the safety of motorcyclists, experts such as the ADAC recommend wearing protective clothing and completing regular driving safety training. Technical innovations such as cornering ABS and traction control could help prevent accidents. Infrastructural measures are also required to make dangerous areas safer and increase visibility.

The accident of the 28-year-old driver in Gußwerk underlines the need for such safety measures and awareness of the risks associated with motorcycling.

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