Fatal fall and driver flight: Rad accidents shake St. Ruprecht!
Fatal fall and driver flight: Rad accidents shake St. Ruprecht!
In the municipality of St. Ruprecht an der Raab, there were two serious traffic accidents on May 30, 2025, which the residents and the public excitement. The incidents came in direct connection, which increases concern about safety in road traffic.
The first incident occurred in the early afternoon around 3:35 p.m. when a 21-year-old cyclist was traveling on the municipal road towards Albersdorf. At an intersection, he was hit by a car whose driver fled after the accident. The cyclist who did not wear a protective helmet suffered serious injuries and had to be admitted to the LKH Graz with the rescue helicopter C16. The 19-year-old car driver, who later returned to the scene of the accident in the presence of his mother, was legally prosecuted. However, he was not alcoholic and left a license plate at the scene of the accident on the driver's flight, which should make the investigation easier. Fireworld.at reports that…
serious accident at the level crossing
A short time later, around 3:50 p.m., there was another serious incident at the unrestricted level crossing, which is located at the intersection between Dietmannsdorferstraße and Rondostraße. Here, a 66-year-old woman, who was traveling with her e-bike from St. Ruprecht station towards Dietmannsdorf, was recorded by a passenger train. According to the Kleine Zeitung she crossed the tracks despite red light. The train that was on the way to St. Ruprecht hit the cyclist head -on and hurled her to the ground. It was supplied by an emergency doctor on site and transported to the LKH Graz with the rescue helicopter. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her serious injuries on Friday.Overall, the railcar guide and the 17 passengers remained unharmed on the train, which is a small relief in view of the dramatic circumstances.
increasing number of accidents and security concerns
In order to avoid such tragic accidents, the UDV demands, among other things, to reduce curbs to transitions and to expand distances to tram rails. A safe space for cyclists is absolutely necessary to reduce the danger to life on the rising bike paths. In view of the serious accidents in St. Ruprecht, it is hoped that these incidents will serve as an impetus for more security and awareness in road traffic.
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| Ort | Wollsdorf, St. Ruprecht an der Raab, Österreich |
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