Woman injured in car drift – winter tires under control?

Woman injured in car drift – winter tires under control?

On the night of Friday, January 10, 2025, a spectacular traffic accident occurred in Bartholomäberg. A 23-year-old woman was traveling at excessive speed on the L188 towards Schruns when she lost control of her vehicle in wintry road conditions. The passenger, a 22-year-old man, was in the car at the same time. Fortunately, both were able to free themselves from the car, but had to be taken to the hospital due to their injuries to an unspecified degree VOL.AT reported.

During the subsequent accident investigation, the police discovered that the winter tires fitted to the vehicle did not meet legal requirements. Despite the winter conditions, the tread depth of the tires was insufficient. This raises significant safety questions, particularly in a region known for its challenging weather conditions. Such disregard can have dramatic consequences, as shown in this incident in which the vehicle left the road and caused the accident. That also reports vorarlberg.ORF.at.