Alcohol frenzy on the ring road: cyclists seriously injured

Alcohol frenzy on the ring road: cyclists seriously injured

A shocking incident occurred on June 24th on the ring road when a 40-year-old man was driven by up to 100 km/h and caused several accidents. Among the victims was a 23-year-old cyclist who was seriously injured when the accused was targeting him. According to the indictment, the driver had lost control of his vehicle after he had already rammed a woman's car and ran over the cyclist who landed on the bonnet and finally fell to the ground.

The cyclist had just moved on the outer ring cycle path when the incident happened. The indictment shows that the driver smiled, accelerated and applied directly to the cyclist. This dangerous incident ended with a barge fracture and other injuries to the cyclist, which was significantly impaired in his state. The car finally came to a standstill because the destroyed bike was trapped under the car, which may prevent worse.

change in the indictment

originally was investigated against the 40-year-old for attempted murder, which could suspend a possible prison sentence of ten to twenty years. But the Vienna public prosecutor's office changed the indictment and admitted that the man had not acted with the aim of killing the cyclist. Instead, he was accused of deliberately having committed serious bodily harm and dangerous danger.

The driver, who had a blood alcohol concentration of 1.44 per thousand when he was arrested, has been in custody since then due to the risk of a repetition. After his arrest, he initially claimed to have had a technical defect, but this statement has now been revised. His defense lawyer shows that the man is regretted and willing to fully commit himself during his negotiation on October 25th.

current situation

The circumstances of the accident not only have changed the sequel's way of life of the 23-year-old cyclist significantly, but also throw a shadow on the irresponsible handling of many road users with alcohol. The reduced indictment refers to the fact that the court does not assume that the driver acted with the intention of killing someone, but rather accepted the cyclist's serious injury.

While the defense lawyer explains that his client would be deeply regretted and wants to undo what happened, it remains to be seen which decision the court will make. The scope of the incident already has consequences on the life of the cyclist and the legal perspectives of the accused. This incident is a clear example of the dangerous consequences of alcohol at the wheel and could stimulate the discussion about stricter traffic rules, especially with regard to the protection of cyclists in the city.