Moped accident at Hochgschaid: Lenker escapes, 22-year-old seriously injured!

Moped accident at Hochgschaid: Lenker escapes, 22-year-old seriously injured!

In the night of July 5, 2025, there was a serious moped accident in the St. Pölten-Land district. A 22-year-old man was injured at the L2312 at Hochgschaid around 2:47 a.m., while the moped driver fled from the scene of the accident. According to initial information from 5min.at , the injured driver previously went from a festival in Stössing to Hochgschaid, when she took away from an unknown moped driver became. During the moped ride, only the handlebar wore a helmet.

It remains unclear why the moped came off the street and fell. The 19-year-old was unharmed, but could not provide any information about the fleeing moped driver or the vehicle. First aid was provided by passers -by before the emergency services from the Samaritan Association Altlengbach and an emergency doctor from Neulengbach arrived. The seriously injured man was flown to the University Hospital St. Pölten with the rescue helicopter Christophorus 2. The police ask for information from the population to the identity of the moped driver and provide the contact telephone number 059 133 3163

Another moped accident with a fatal outcome

In another tragic situation, a 16-year-old moped driver was found dead on the Thalgau state road (L 103) in the municipal area of ​​Thalgau. Around 1:30 a.m., a passing driver discovered the lifeless body of the young person and immediately alerted the rescue workers. The emergency doctor called was only able to determine the death of the 16-year-old. At the order of the public prosecutor, an expert was consulted to reconstruct the course of the accident, which indicates the urgency of such incidents. Today.

First aid in moped accidents

The incidents illustrate the importance of first aid measures in moped and motorcycle accidents. It is crucial that first aiders are able to act quickly and effectively. According to information from ADAC , first aiders should first check whether the accident victim reacts. With a helmet carrier, special measures are required to take the helmet safely and check the breathing. It is emphasized that hesitation is out of the question when providing help, as failure to help is punishable.

The latest moped accidents ask to increase both the security in traffic and to be well prepared in the event of an accident to save lives.