Woman dies after tragic accident in Knittelfeld – police are looking for witnesses!

Woman dies after tragic accident in Knittelfeld – police are looking for witnesses!

A tragic accident occurred in Knittelfeld this evening. At around 6:50 p.m., a 59-year-old man who was driving a van on Marktgasse was involved in a traffic accident. While he was driving, an unknown pedestrian who had previously been on the sidewalk suddenly crossed the road. As a result, there was a collision in which the woman was thrown to the ground. Despite immediate first aid and being taken to Judenburg Hospital, the unknown woman succumbed to her injuries a few hours later. How 5min.at reported that an alcohol test was carried out on the driver of the vehicle, which confirmed that he was moderately intoxicated.

The situation escalated further when the police reported an 83-year-old woman from the Murtal district missing on the night of January 9th. A precise identification revealed that the missing person was the pedestrian who was hit in the accident. The police then ordered an autopsy to clarify the exact circumstances of the death. The Knittelfeld police station is also looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident. Interrogations could help to reconstruct the processes in detail. Information can be reported by calling +43 59133 6310, according to information from polizei.gv.at.

Urgent calls for witnesses

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who may have information about the unknown pedestrian to come forward. Reports are essential to the ongoing investigation. The circumstances of this fatal incident remain unclear and police are trying to shed light on it.