Two road deaths in Altenberg in Upper Austria – the 17-year-old polluter now has to live with this guilt. His statements about the cause of the accident contradict each other. According to psychologists, it is not unusual for motorists to look for explanations for their fatal mistakes.
Another vehicle approached and overtook him, so he wanted to switch to the shoulder. He was also blinded so he couldn’t see – and a game might have been involved too. The 17-year-old who caused the accident in Altenberg is looking for explanations from family and friends about how the incredible catastrophe could have happened.
The novice driver was on Monday at 10:10 p.m. – as reported – with his father’s Toyota Corolla on a country road in Altenberg, first on the bank, then skidded and ended up on the oncoming lane. There he crashed into the VW Passat of Benjamin L. (36) from Hellmonsödt.
Two dead and two seriously injured
The consequences were dire: the 36-year-old, who left behind his partner and a child, had just as little chance of survival as 16-year-old Franziska G., who was a passenger in the Toyota. The accident happened just 300 meters from her parents’ house… The young driver from Kirchschlag survived with serious injuries – he has a broken femur, cuts and bruises. The 16-year-old Sophie G. from Altenberg, who was sitting in the back seat, survived the horror crash and was seriously injured.
police investigated
Police are investigating the teen for negligent bodily harm and negligent homicide. The investigating officers do not want to comment further on the statements that have become known so far. The only thing that has been fixed is that a driving error led to the tragedy. Any protective claims would not change the basic facts.
guilt and oppression
For Walter Eichinger, Vice President of the Linz District Court and inventor of the ‘Close to’ campaign, an escape from reality would be conceivable: ‘As a judge you experience that time and time again. Some of the defendants are overwhelmed with guilt, they are heartbroken and take full responsibility. Others, on the other hand, try to justify their behavior or shift the responsibility to other circumstances. Everyone reacts differently.”
It’s hard to accept your own misconduct
“Apologies don’t help, it’s still a failure. Perpetrators often look for this way to cover up misconduct, such as using a cell phone while driving,” says psychologist Barnabas Strutz.
Source: Krone
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