Cyclists seriously injured: alcoholized driver causes accident in Kühtai!

Cyclists seriously injured: alcoholized driver causes accident in Kühtai!

On June 28, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Kühtai, Tyrol, who seriously injured a 61-year-old Italian cyclist. The accident occurred around 7:45 p.m. when a 52-year-old Austrian drove the Kühtai state road uphill with a company vehicle and wanted to turn left. He collided with the cyclist who fell after the impact and suffered serious injuries.

The initial care of the injured cyclist was carried out immediately, and he was flown to the Zams district hospital with the emergency medicine helicopter "Christophorus 1". During the police investigation, it was found that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Consequences are to be expected, since after the investigation has been completed, an advertisement will be filed to the responsible bodies. 5min.at reports on the Details of this unfortunate incident.

alcoholization and traffic safety

This incident is done in a context in which the state of Tyrol started the second phase of its traffic safety campaign on alcohol and drugs at the wheel. This campaign is particularly aimed at the winter activities of the population, such as hut excursions, skiing and Christmas parties. This year there were already over 280 traffic accidents with injuries caused by alcohol or drug-impaired drivers. Diseases under the influence of alcohol can significantly increase the risk of accidents even at low alcohol values: at 0.5 per thousand, the risk is already twice as high, and even four times at 0.8 per thousand. tirol.gv.at illuminates the background of this campaign.

As part of the campaign, provocative sayings are presented on 120 displays along the streets in order to persuade drivers to think about their behavior. A new video clip and radio spots are supported, which are broadcast on cinemas and social media. The first film of this initiative reached over 47,000 spectators and the verbal messages contributed to the high range.

data and statistics

In the broader context of traffic safety, a study by the Federal Street system (BAST) shows that in the EU, every fourth fatalities accidentally accidentally died in the EU. As part of the EU project Baseline, key indicators for alcoholic journeys in 14 countries were determined. A survey showed that 86.5 % of car drivers had not consumed alcohol before driving, compared to 99.7 % of the trips under alcohol influence. Nevertheless, it is worrying that many drivers, especially younger and male road users, take risks and believe that they are not controlled. These findings underline the need for campaigns such as the current Bast .

The tragic accident in Kühtai represents another terrifying example of the dangers that can arise from drifting alcoholic. The ongoing campaigns and the commitment to improve traffic safety are therefore more than necessary to prevent such incidents and to point out the consequences of misconduct in road traffic.