Bicycle accident in Graz: 14-year-old is seriously injured on a sidewalk

Bicycle accident in Graz: 14-year-old is seriously injured on a sidewalk

A tragic incident occurred in Graz when a 14-year-old cyclist was hit by a car in the Wetzelsdorf district. The boy was on the sidewalk towards the city center. The 58-year-old driver, living in the Graz-Umgebung district, was just about to turn from a parking lot to Steinbergstrasse when it came to the collision.

The young cyclist crashed through the impact and contracted a serious injury to his left hand. The situation was quickly recognized by the Red Cross, which immediately brought him to the LKH Graz children's clinic. Fortunately, there was no alcohol -related impairment of the driver, which contributes to understanding the circumstances of the accident more clearly.

damage and investigation

While the incident did not require any other injuries, a visible property damage occurred on both vehicles. The police have initiated investigations with regard to the exact circumstances and the legal consequences of the accident. It is not known whether there are special witnesses that can throw additional light on the situation.

Steinbergstrasse is a strongly frequented street in Graz, which offers many challenges for both traffic movements as well as for pedestrians and cyclists. In the future, more intensive monitoring of the traffic area could be necessary to prevent such incidents. This could continue to be discussed in the local community, while the authorities analyze the causes.

For more information on this incident and the latest developments, a detailed report at www.kleinezeitung.at referred.