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Social risk of accidents: motorcyclist injured after collision in Graz
On Tuesday afternoon there was an accident between a taxi and a motorcycle in Graz-Andritz, in which the motorcyclist was injured. Details of the mishap and the circumstances of the collision.
Social risk of accidents: motorcyclist injured after collision in Graz
On Tuesday afternoon there was an unfortunate incident in Graz-Andritz where a taxi and a motorcycle collided. At around 5:30 p.m., a 51-year-old taxi driver was leaving a house. Despite repeated checks through the vehicle's side window, mirrors and rear-view camera, he failed to notice a 57-year-old motorcyclist who was traveling north on Theodor-Körner-Straße at around 30 km/h.
Visibility when pulling out of a parking space was severely limited by parked cars, which led to this unfortunate collision. The taxi driver drove backwards and despite the motorcyclist's quick attempts to brake and avoid the collision, the collision could no longer be avoided. The 57-year-old was taken to the LKH Graz with injuries of an unspecified degree. Fortunately, neither driver was drunk at the time of the accident.
Details about the incident
The incident has drawn attention to the safety risks of pulling out of parking spaces on streets with heavy parking pressure. It is usually emphasized how important it is to be extra careful when maneuvering in order to avoid such tragic accidents. In this case, an inattentive maneuver out of a parking space could have disastrous consequences.
As is usual with such events, the circumstances of the accident were investigated in more detail. Initial reports and eyewitness accounts indicate that the taxi driver may not have had enough visibility to adequately account for traffic and pedestrians or cyclists who were nearby. On the other hand, road safety must also be maintained by other road users. Everyone must be aware of their responsibilities, especially in residential areas where children and other vulnerable road users are often encountered.
This incident is not only a reminder of the dangers of road traffic, but also highlights the need for everyone to take extra care when driving and maneuvering in quiet areas of the road like this. In the city of Graz and beyond, there are efforts to increase traffic safety through awareness-raising, better visibility and, if necessary, new traffic signs.
For more information and updates on this incident, see the report on www.kleinezeitung.at.