Cyclists (69) dies after a tragic collision with car in Liezen

Cyclists (69) dies after a tragic collision with car in Liezen

Liezen, Österreich - A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon on Pyhrnpass Straße (B138) between Styria and Upper Austria, in which a 69-year-old cyclist lost his life. According to information from Oe24 When overtaking another vehicle, according to 43-year-old driver, who comes from the Melk district in Lower Austria, suddenly in the middle of the street.

The accident occurred around 1:00 p.m. when the car driver tried to overtake the cyclist. Despite an immediate emergency braking, a collision could not be prevented. Witnesses reported that the cyclist got into the middle of the road due to unknown cause, which caused the collision with the vehicle. The driver and several first aiders immediately helped first aid until the Red Cross arrived.

resuscitation unsuccessful

Despite the successful stabilization of the 69-year-old on site, the rescue in the helicopter did not help him to survive. Suddenly his condition deteriorated and the resuscitation measures on the ground were unsuccessful. The cyclist ultimately died at the scene of the accident. The B138 had to be temporarily blocked in both directions. An alcohol test of the driver was positive - it was sober.

The increasing number of bicycle accidents in Austria throws a shadow on this incident. According to an analysis of ÖAMTC the number of accidents with cyclists, e-bike and e-treaders in the last ten Years drastically. In 2022 there were already 10,745 accidents, an increase of 69% compared to 2013 when there were only 6,375 accidents. This worrying development is explained, among other things, by the increased use of e-bikes, lack of driving experience and distractions by the driver.

bicycle security in focus

statistics show that 44 cyclists were fatal in 2022, which means 15% less than in 2013, but the pressure to improve traffic safety for cyclists remains high. The helmet trage ratio among injured cyclists fell to 63% in 2022, which again underlines the need for security prospects for cyclists. The ÖAMTC recommends paying attention to your own visibility and security measures when cycling.