Ski driver in Lech injured: Police are looking for witnesses for Crash!

Ski driver in Lech injured: Police are looking for witnesses for Crash!

On Monday, April 7, 2025, an unfortunate skiing accident occurred in the Lech-Zürs ski area. Around 10:10 a.m., a 57-year-old woman was traveling with a friend towards the valley when she was hit by an unknown skier from behind during a legislation. The collision led to a fall in which the woman remained injured. The fled skier did not stop and did not leave his data behind, which further difficult.

A randomly passing winter athlete noticed the incident and immediately informed the rescue workers. The Lech slope rescue did first aid, with suspicion of an inner ligament tear in the right knee of the woman. Due to the injury, she was given first aid and then transported them to Zürs with a Skidoo. From there, the woman was taken to the hospital by car to get further medical treatment. The police are looking for witnesses to the accident that can contact the Lech police station on +43 (0) 59 133 8104 in order to obtain information. This reports Vol.at .

Similar incidents in the ski area

The incident is not isolated because there have been similar accidents in the Lech/Zürs ski area in the past. On January 31, 2024, a collision occurred in which an 81-year-old skier was affected. Another male skier crashed into the skis of the older man from behind, which led to a fall. The 81-year-old suffered a suspected concussion and a grazing wound on the upper lip. This unknown skier also moved away from the scene of the accident without leaving his contact details. The other skier was described as 20 to 25 years old and speaking German. Witnesses were also asked to contact the Klösterle Police Inspectorate to the dark of the incident, such as Police Nachrichten

The repeated collisions underline the importance of safety precautions on the slopes. According to the Ski , an increase in accidents on ski areas is observed in the current year, which calls for all winter sports enthusiasts to be more careful and pay attention to other skiers. It is particularly important to exchange contact after an accident in order to be able to adequately help injured people.

The incidents show that despite the fun that offers winter sports, there is always a certain risk. The safety of the skiers should therefore always come first.