Street terror in Graz again: woman scratched dozens of cars!

Street terror in Graz again: woman scratched dozens of cars!

In a frightening wave of vandalism, a suspected perpetrator causes significant damage to cars in Graz. The woman has been proven to have damaged more than 1,000 vehicles in the past, and police now estimate the total damage to be in the thousands of euros. According to police spokesman Fritz Grundnig, there are video recordings that show the perpetrator during her crimes. Although the woman confessed, the motive remains unclear. However, due to her mental illness, the police are legally unable to take action against her, which puts many victims in a hopeless situation. “The police’s hands are tied in this case for legal reasons,” said Grundnig accurately in an interview. Those affected like Marlene Sabathy face high deductible costs because a lawsuit against the woman is not advisable due to her financial situation.

Traffic accidents: high number of accidents and new findings

In another context, a new accident research study by insurers shows that although road safety is increasing, thousands of people are still seriously injured in car accidents. According to the Federal Statistical Office, over 20,000 people were seriously injured and more than 1,000 died in traffic accidents in 2023. The increased risk of injury is particularly alarming for older people, who are up to 3.5 times more likely to be seriously injured, as UDV head Kirstin Zeidler reports. This is mainly due to the decreasing bone density and muscle strength of older people, which can lead to serious injuries in accidents.

The study also shows that both the size of the vehicle and the seating position are major influencing factors. Women who frequently travel in small cars are at higher risk of injury, especially in the passenger seat - which, according to the study's results, is 1.5 times more at risk than the driver's seat. It is also recommended that you pay attention to good safety standards when buying a car in order to minimize the risk of injuries. Zeidler also calls for the revival of modern crash test dummies in order to adapt the injury risk-analyzing tests to today's customer profile, which is essential for increasing road safety, is the clear message of the study, as published in a report by the daily news is presented.