Fischamend and Brunn: Tragic traffic accidents claim lives and injuries

Fischamend and Brunn: Tragic traffic accidents claim lives and injuries

Two serious traffic accidents occurred on Tuesday night, which led to discussions about traffic safety and driving behavior. The first incident occurred on Monday evening in Fischamend, where a 51-year-old drunk driver hit a 77-year-old pensioner.

The incident in Fischamend happened around 7 p.m. when the elderly lady wanted to cross the B3. Suddenly she was hit by the man's vehicle, who comes from the Gänserndorf district. The pensioner was thrown with full force against the front of the car and finally landed on the road. Despite the severity of the injuries, she was immediately taken to the trauma room at UKH Meidling.

Hit and run and drunk driving

After the collision, the driver initially parked his car, called the emergency services, but then decided to flee. An immediate manhunt led to the man being found on foot soon after. During the check, the police discovered that he was heavily intoxicated, which led to the driver's license being immediately revoked. The 51-year-old now has to answer to the public prosecutor's office in Korneuburg and the Bruck an der Leitha district administration.

On Tuesday morning at around 1:30 a.m. another serious accident occurred in Brunn am Gebirge. A 48-year-old driver left the road on the B12 and crashed into a tree. According to police, the man lost control of his vehicle in a long right-hand bend on a wet road. Tragically, the emergency doctor could only determine the death of the man, who was also not wearing a seatbelt.

These two incidents raise important questions about driving behavior, particularly as it relates to alcohol and safety precautions. The police point out how crucial it is to adhere to traffic rules and to keep your own safety and that of other road users in mind. Further information and details are in a detailed report on noe.orf.at to find.