Social accident risk: motorcyclist after collision in Graz

Social accident risk: motorcyclist after collision in Graz

On Tuesday afternoon, there was a unfortunate incident in Graz-Andritz, in which a taxi and a motorcycle collided. Around 5:30 p.m., a 51-year-old taxi driver was currently driving out of a house exit. Despite repeated checks on the side window, the mirror and the reversing camera of the vehicle, he overlooked a 57-year-old motorcyclist who was on the Theodor-Körner-Straße at about 30 km/h in the north.

The view of parking was severely restricted by parked cars, which led to this unfortunate collision. The taxi driver drove backwards, and despite a rapid braking and alternative attempt by the motorcyclist, the collision could no longer be prevented. The 57-year-old was brought to the LKH Graz with injuries indefinitely. Fortunately, both drivers were not alcoholic at the time of the accident.

Details of the incident

The incident has drawn attention to the security risks when parking in roads with dense parking pressure. As a rule, it is pointed out how important it is to be particularly careful when maneuvating in order to avoid such tragic accidents. In this case, an inattentive parking maneuver could have devastating consequences.

As usual with such events, the circumstances of the accident were examined in more detail. The first reports and eyewitness reports indicate that the taxi driver may not have enough view to adequately take into account the traffic and pedestrian or cyclist who were nearby. On the other hand, traffic safety must also be preserved by other road users. Everyone has to be aware of their responsibility, especially in residential areas where children and other weaker road users can be found frequently.

This incident is not only a memory of the dangers of road traffic, but also illustrates the need for everyone, when driving and maneuvering in quiet street areas like this, like this. In the city of Graz and beyond, there are efforts to increase traffic safety through sensitization, better visual conditions and, if necessary, new traffic signs.

For more detailed information and updates for this incident, see the report at www.kleinezeitung.at .