Ten -year -old recorded in Höchst of Auto - serious injuries!

Ten -year -old recorded in Höchst of Auto - serious injuries!

Höchst, Sonnengartenstraße, 6952 Österreich - In Höchst, a serious traffic accident occurred on April 11, 2025 at 6:34 p.m. A ten -year -old boy who played with a friend ran carefully onto the street and was hit by an approaching car. The impact was no longer avoidable for the driver, which led to serious injuries to the child.

The first calms on site were immediately carried out by an emergency doctor. The boy suffered an open shoulder injury and a slight traumatic brain trauma. After the primary care, he was brought to the Bregenz State Hospital, where he will be treated further. The exact circumstances of the accident once again show how dangerous road traffic can be for children.

a worrying trend

The incident in Höchsten is a worrying trend. According to a current study, around 109,700 children under the age of 15 injured in Austria in 2022, which corresponds to an increase of 15% compared to the previous year. It is particularly alarming that 22 children died in the consequences of such accidents in 2022, with 13 of these deaths due to traffic accidents. These numbers illustrate the dangers that children are exposed to in everyday life and make it clear that regular prevention measures are urgently necessary.

accidents in the home environment and in road traffic are the most common causes of injuries. A child in Austria has an accident every five minutes. The Austrian Board of Trustees for Road Safety (KFV) therefore calls for comprehensive measures to improve child safety from politics. This includes the establishment of a Ministry of Child Protection and the development of an action plan for accident prevention.

Future forecasts and necessary measures

The forecasts for 2023 unfortunately show a high probability for a new increase in accidents among children. Young road users are particularly at risk from high speeds on the streets as well as inadequate infrastructure and security measures. It is reported that 71% of children are not responsible for traffic accidents themselves. These findings support the demand of parents who want more security in road traffic and safe playgrounds. In fact, 52% of parents support stricter legal measures to protect their children.

The recent events in highly call in the highest recall how important it is to raise awareness of security in road traffic. Political decision -makers are required to reduce the number of accidents and increase security for children.

Further information can be found on Vol.at , Bundesag.de and kfv.at .