Fatal motorcycle drama in Bischofshofen: 23-year-old dies after accident

Fatal motorcycle drama in Bischofshofen: 23-year-old dies after accident

Bischofshofen, Österreich - A tragic motorcycle accident occurred on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on Hochkönigstraße (B164) near Bischofshofen in Pongau. A 23-year-old man from Pinzgau lost control of his motorcycle in a left-hand bend. The biker succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident after courageous first aiders and a emergency doctor who had been held on site could no longer help. The police report that no other people were involved in the accident.

The accident was reported around 9:30 a.m. and led to an immediate blocking of the B164 for an hour and a half. During this time there was a detour via Zell am See, populated by several police patrols and a crisis intervention team that was also in use. In addition, the Bischofshofen fire brigade was on site with 21 forces, while the Red Cross requested both an ambulance and an emergency helicopter to possibly provide quick help.

Frequency of fatal motorcycle accidents

This tragic incident is part of a larger trend in Austria, where the number of racing deaths in 2024 was 349, of which 82 motorcyclists were. Despite a decline in the racing dead by 13 percent compared to the previous year, the number of deadly crashed motorcyclists remained constant. According to VCÖ can be seen 80 percent of the fatal motorcycle accidents on open-air roads, which underlines the dangers on these streets.

A total of 297 motorcyclists died in traffic accidents within the period from 2021 to 2024. In these cases, the most common cause of the accident was not adapted to the speed, followed by carelessness and distraction. The VCÖ therefore calls for extensive measures to increase motorcycling safety, especially on open -air roads, where most serious accidents happen.

demands for more security

The recurring accidents and the associated serious injuries and deaths raise questions about traffic safety. 94 percent of the fatally crashed were men, and the age group between 50 and 64 years is particularly affected. In Austria, measures to improve the situation are urgently required to prevent further tragic incidents.

The fatal accident in Bischofshofen once again reminds of the dangers of motorcycling, especially curves and on the field. The incident shows how important it is that both motorcyclists and other road users move consciously and safely in road traffic.