Pentecost weekend overshadowed: 1 dead and 24 injured in Vorarlberg!

Pentecost weekend overshadowed: 1 dead and 24 injured in Vorarlberg!

On Friday evening, June 6, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred in Krumbach, which led to a person lost their lives and were injured. This incident is in the context of an increase in traffic accidents in Vorarlberg area characterized by the extended Pentecost weekend (6 to 9 June 2025). Overall, the region recorded 21 accidents during this period, which was the reason for the state traffic department to initiate increased traffic surveillance. According to Vol.at , 5,055 speed overrun were found.

A worrying aspect of these accidents is the influence of alcohol at the wheel. The police reported that 23 vehicle drivers were on the move, with an impairment of addictive substances in nine cases. In these situations, immediate driver's license trains occurred on site. This illustrates the need to promote responsible driving behavior in order to increase traffic safety.

The dangers of alcohol at the tax

alcohol at the wheel is known for its effects on driving behavior and the risk of accidents. ADAC studies show that the concentration and movement coordination decreases from a blood alcohol content of 0.2 per thousand. At 0.5 per thousand, the reactions slow down and the risk of risk increases. With even higher values, the risk of serious consequences of accidents increases significantly, since perception and reaction are severely impaired. According to the statistics, 18,884 people died in alcohol -related accidents in 2023, with 198 deaths to complain. This shows that every 14th road user died due to an alcohol -related incident.

The police in Vorarlberg make it clear that when alcohol is found at the tax, not only does legal consequences threaten, but also the personal security of all road users is massively endangered. There is an absolute ban on alcohol for people under the age of 21 and for novice drivers during the trial period. Cyclists have to consider 1.6 per thousand in order not to commit a criminal offense, which makes it clear how important a responsible use of alcohol is.