Terrible accidents: pedestrian protection required in Styria!

Terrible accidents: pedestrian protection required in Styria!

On Thursday evening, two serious traffic accidents with pedestrians occurred in Styria who had significant consequences. In Langenwang, around 9:20 p.m., a 74-year-old wanted to cross the main street near an inn, but without protection. A 72-year-old driver overlooked the pedestrian in the dark and caught him with his vehicle. Despite the immediate primary care by the driver and local guests as well as the use of emergency doctor and rescue team, the man died at the scene of the accident about an hour after the accident. The driver remained unharmed, a alkotest carried out showed a slight alcoholization, and the victim is also said to have been alcoholic, which is why an autopsy was arranged, as the Krone reported.

Another incident occurred in Graz when a 79-year-old pedestrian was hit by a 70-year-old driver in Körösistrasse around 6:30 p.m. The older lady had previously crossed a protection path and was on a parking strip when the driver wanted to park. In doing so, she was pushed to the ground and suffered injuries of an indefinite degree. After the primary care, she was admitted to the LKH Graz. This illustrates how important it is that both pedestrians and vehicle drivers observe the applicable traffic regulations in order to avoid such tragic accidents. As the Austrian government , pedestrians have rights and duties in road traffic, and respect for road safety is of crucial importance for all road users.

The accidents underline the need for more awareness in road traffic. Pedestrians have to be protected, especially in areas without protection routes, while drivers are encouraged to drive particularly carefully. In traffic accidents, it is important to act only when you have made sure that the street is free and pedestrians can surely cross. This conscious behavior can help minimize the risk of accidents and increase the safety of all road users.