Fatal accident in Hagenbrunn: influence and coke as a cause of death

Fatal accident in Hagenbrunn: influence and coke as a cause of death

On April 28, 2023, at 3:48 p.m. on the L12 country road in Hagenbrunn there was a tragic traffic accident that demanded the life of a 31-year-old father. He was posthumously charged as a victim of grossly negligent killing. The incident occurred after a wet celebration that the driver had visited after a dispute with his girlfriend.

After a night in which he was only partially alcoholized, the accused decided to attend another event. He and a friend stayed at the classic car meeting in Enzersfeld and consumed alcohol and cocaine there. Despite a blood alcohol content of 1.66 per thousand and the influence of drugs, he felt able to control the vehicle. This led to a fatal decision: he sat down, while his passenger, who was not strapped, was sitting in the car.

The serious accident

The public prosecutor reported that the accused's driving style was characterized by a lack of attention and delayed reaction ability. As a result, the car came off the road, overturned several times and the passenger was thrown out of the vehicle, whereupon he suffered fatal injuries. The partner of the deceased was visibly affected during the procedure and tried to remain stoic.

judge Martin Bodner showed understanding for the difficult situation of everyone involved during the process and only partially showed the cruel evidence photos. Nevertheless, the statements of first aiders, who described the terrible appearance of the victim, touched the deep deep. The emotional reactions in courtroom were noticeable, and everyone involved suffered from the severity of the circumstances.

sentence and legal responsibility

lawyer Herwig Ernst, who supported the victim's family, demanded financial compensation for the children of the deceased. The accused recognized the responsibility for his actions and approved the payment of 1,000 euros in mourning pain money per child. In her plea, defender Clara Abpurg emphasized that her client had admitted his responsibility right from the start. She also asked the questions about the responsibility of the passenger and the circumstances of driving.

The judgment was for a year of imprisonment that the defendant has to serve - whether in prison or under conditions, is decided by the judiciary. This judgment not only illustrates the legal consequences of his actions, but also includes the tragedy for the bereaved. The case not only remains a legal topic, but also raises many human questions that will continue to employ the accused. For further details of this case, see the current reporting on www.noen.at .