Fatal accident in Wiesmath: 19-year-old dies after crash with deer!

Fatal accident in Wiesmath: 19-year-old dies after crash with deer!

In Wiesmath, Wiener Neustadt district, there was a tragic traffic accident in the afternoon when a deer jumped onto the L 144. Loud ORF The 17-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, which then crashed into a tree on the passenger side. The 19-year-old passenger died from his serious injuries. The young driver himself was taken to the Wiener Neustadt Regional Hospital with serious injuries. The accident occurred around 6:10 p.m. and the L 144 was closed to traffic until 8:30 p.m.

Rapid operations and extensive investigations

Such accidents are not uncommon, as the Vienna police explain. Every year, around 3,500 traffic accidents are documented by the Vienna Police Traffic Accident Command (VUK), including serious collisions and accidents with public transport Vienna.at. In the event of a traffic accident, it is crucial to alert emergency services immediately so that the injured can be treated as quickly as possible. The VUK officers then secure the scene of the accident, document all details and create sketches to create a legal basis for possible legal proceedings.

Martin Kramser, head of the VUK, emphasizes that every accident scene is a crime scene. His team handles over 80 percent of traffic accidents with personal injuries in Vienna. Thorough documentation is crucial, and although the operation often takes several hours, officers ensure everything is recorded accurately. In order to be able to work efficiently at such accident sites, the VUK has modern equipment and vehicles that are continuously updated to meet increasing demands.