E-scooter accident in Styria: 61-year-old found after hours!

E-scooter accident in Styria: 61-year-old found after hours!

On June 11, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in the Mürztal, Styria, with an e-scooter, in which a 61-year-old man from the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district was fatally accident. The incident took place between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. when the man drove from the direction of Hönigsberg with his e-scooter in the direction of Langenwang and got off the road for an unknown cause in a light left turn. He plunged over an approximately one meter high embankment and crashed into his head against an iron fence column. At around 5 a.m., the man was finally discovered by a passing cyclist who immediately alerted the rescue workers. Unfortunately, only the death of the accident could be determined when the rescue workers arrived. This incident is highlighting the more common accidents with e-scooters recently, according to destatis.de.

In 2023, the number of e-scooter accidents with personal losses rose by 14.1 % to 9,425 accidents, while the number of fatalities doubled from 11 to 22nd is worrying that 83.0 % of the crashed persons themselves drove the e-scooter. In addition to the false use of roads, which is responsible for 19.4 % of the accidents, alcohol influence is a common cause of accidents at 15.1 %. Warning traffic experts that affect younger people in particular; 41.6 % of e-scooter users who have an accident were under 25 years.

meaning of security and prevention

The incident in Styria gives the reason for serious reflection on safety in road traffic with e-scooters. E-scooters have been approved in road traffic in Germany since June 15, 2019 and are subject to certain regulations. Users are obliged to use bike paths or protective strips, if available. Wedwears are strictly prohibited for e-scooters. The minimum age for e-scooter drivers is 14 years, and a 0.5-promile limit for alcohol applies. There is a complete ban on alcohol for people under the age of 21.

The tragic incident is not just an isolated case, but part of a larger trend. That of 5min.at and Steiermark.orf.at An increase in e-scooter accidents and illustrate the urgency of educational and prevention measures. Authorities and traffic safety experts are required to increase road safety and reduce accidents with e-scooters.