Accident in Graz: Drunk drivers injured pedestrians on the Eggenberger belt

Accident in Graz: Drunk drivers injured pedestrians on the Eggenberger belt

In the Styrian capital Graz, there was an unfortunate incident in the night from Saturday to Sunday. A drunk driver who was also on the road without a driver's license ran over a pedestrian on the Eggenberger belt. This dangerous incident occurred at an intersection when the 30-year-old tried to cross a protection path. The driver, inattentive due to the influence of alcohol, apparently did not notice the pedestrian in time.

The pedestrian was thrown onto the windshield of the vehicle, which seriously injured him. The police announced that the man stayed on the road after the incident and quickly brought to a nearby hospital, the LKH Graz, was brought to be treated. The exact circumstances of the incident are still being determined.

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Such incidents raise questions about traffic safety and responsibility for drivers. In particular, driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driver's license is a considerable risk for pedestrians and other road users. The Graz police have already emphasized that they will increasingly carry out checks in order to avoid such dangerous situations in the future

The situation could also lead to the discussion about stricter measures against alcohol at the wheel again. In the past, there have always been appeals to tighten the laws and intensify the controls to reduce traffic offenses.

For the currently injured pedestrian, the injury is certainly a very serious matter, the course and healing process of which must now be observed. According to the police, more information about the health state of the man is expected, while the investigation against the responsible driver is progressing.

The entire event means that people in the region must be admonished to act responsibly and to be aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Another time it becomes clear how important it is to keep the streets safe and be careful.

For more details about this incident and the investigation is a report kurier.at to be found.