Heavy moped ride in St. Johann: 15-year-olds ended up in the wire fence!

Heavy moped ride in St. Johann: 15-year-olds ended up in the wire fence!

On Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2025, a serious moped accident occurred in St. Johann, Tyrol, in which a 15-year-old young person was injured. The incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. on the Römerstraße in the direction of the town center when the young moped driver lost control of her vehicle in a left turn.

like 5min.at, the mopedlker slipped against a wooden fence post and was then two meters further into a mesh thrown. Witnesses of the accident immediately helped first aid before the young people were brought to the St. Johann hospital with an ambulance.

Current state of health and the cause of the accident

The 15-year-old was hospitalized with serious injuries, and her condition is currently not known. The exact circumstances of the accident are still examined by the authorities to find out which factors led to this unfortunate incident, as well as [https://www.tt.com/artikel/30910162/mopedrahrer-in-st-johann-prelte- zunzunpfahl-schwer- in-spital-

accidents among young moped drivers are a well -known problem. According to a focus report by the association, large shooters, which deals with the safety of moped trips, every second moped accident passes within the first two months after the driver's license test. Especially between May and June, accidents are increasing in 15- and 16-year-olds.

some alarming statistics

STATIONAL statistics show that 2,610 young people aged 15 to 16 are inappropriate with moped, with eight fatal ends. It is particularly worrying that 71 % of the fatally crashed young moped drivers are. Compared to drivers, moped drivers have a 20-fold higher risk of injury. A significant proportion, 34.5 %, the injuries in moped accidents are classified as difficult, with the legs and feet often affected.

The analysis of the causes of the accident shows that 42 % of the young people surveyed attribute accidents to non -adapted speed. Despite these high number of accidents, 90 % of young people appreciate their driving skills as good, although protective equipment is rarely worn. In view of the risks, experts demand an expansion of practical exercises in moped training to increase security.

This incident in St. Johann once again illustrates the dangers associated with moped driving, especially for young drivers. It is to be hoped that measures to improve moped training and practice will be taken to prevent future accidents.