Accident in Graz – Run over by truck: cyclist (29) died

According to information from the police, the accident happened in early morning traffic at 7:20 am on Straßganger Straße. The truck, driven by a 38-year-old from Leibnitz, wanted to turn right onto Wetzelsdorfer Straße when the light turned green. The collision with the cyclist (29) took place.

Particularly tragic: ““She was riding in the same direction on the cycle path on Straßganger Straße and was probably overlooked by the truck driver when she turned,” as the police describe.

The injuries the woman suffered were so serious that any help came too late. An emergency doctor was only able to determine her death. The relatives are cared for by the crisis intervention team.

Driver suspected of negligent homicide
The truck driver also suffered a shock and was no longer able to drive his vehicle. He was not drunk, but after the investigation was completed he was charged with suspicion of negligent homicide.

Second accident of this nature
A similar accident took place in Graz’s university district in June. A cyclist, only 25 years old, was also hit by a truck while turning right and died from her injuries. Klaus Robatsch of the Road Safety Board told ‘Krone’ at the time: ‘Such situations are dangerous and problematic. Accidents happen regularly, and when they do happen, the severity of the injuries is high.”

From 2024, new trucks will require a turning assistant that automatically brakes if something is in the blind spot. However, retrofitting old vehicles is not regulated.