Tragic accident in Tyrol: Pedestrians died after collision!

Tragic accident in Tyrol: Pedestrians died after collision!

Kirchberg, Österreich - A tragic traffic accident shook the Tyrolean community Kirchberg on Saturday, February 15, 2025. At around 2:50 p.m., a 65-year-old Austrian wanted to turn his vehicle to a parking lot when he caught the pedestrian of a 77-year-old pensioner who crossed the parking lot at the same time. The man was seriously injured and fell to the ground after the impact on the motor hood of the car. Passers -by reacted quickly and alerted the rescue workers, who brought the seriously injured pedestrian to the Kufstein district hospital with an emergency helicopter. Unfortunately, the pensioner succumbed to his injuries on Friday, February 21, 2025, as the Tyrolean police confirmed.

Legal consequences of accidents

The incident raises important questions regarding the legal handling of traffic accidents, even if it happened in a parking lot. According to Kanzlei Hummelmann in the event of an accident, similar to the police, especially if there is no agreement with the opponent or there are significant damage. It can be crucial to clarify the question of guilt, as this has a direct impact on liability and later damage regulation. An experienced traffic lawyer can help those affected to enforce their rights and to avoid possible pitfalls in the compensation process, especially if they were innocently involved in the accident.

Accidents in parking spaces are common and can take place regardless of all precautions. It is all the more important to obtain legal advice in good time in order to protect yourself from unexpected costs and lengthy disputes with insurance. The legislator ensures that if someone is innocent in an accident, the insurance company's insurance also bears the legal fees. Thus, those affected are also on the safe side in the damage regulation process.