Fatal motorcycle accident in Michelhausen: 20-year-old died

Fatal motorcycle accident in Michelhausen: 20-year-old died

A tragic traffic accident in Michelhausen, Lower Austria, claimed the life of a 20-year-old motorcyclist on Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on the L2090 when the young man, who comes from the St. Pölten-Land district, was overtaking.

The 53-year-old driver from the Tulln district was traveling in the opposite direction at the same time. In an unfortunate moment, the motorcyclist failed to notice the car coming towards him while trying to overtake a truck. This resulted in a serious head-on collision between the two vehicles.

Details about the accident

The 20-year-old suffered such serious injuries as a result of the impact that he died at the scene of the accident. Luckily, the driver escaped with minor injuries. The L2090 was then closed to traffic until around 5:30 p.m. while the accident was recorded. A local diversion has been put in place to keep traffic flowing.

The sad events remind us how quickly dramatic accidents can occur on the roads. The police are now investigating the exact circumstances of the tragic incident, while the community of Michelhausen is trying to deal with the consequences of the accident. Further details about this incident can be found in a report on www.5min.at.