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62-year-old cyclist falls drunk on the Gail cycle path – seriously injured!
A 62-year-old cyclist fell while under the influence of alcohol on the Gailradweg in Villach-Land and was injured and taken to hospital.
62-year-old cyclist falls drunk on the Gail cycle path – seriously injured!
A tragic incident occurred on September 18, 2023, around 3:30 p.m., on the idyllic Gail cycle path in the Villach-Land district. The 62-year-old cyclist had an accident while riding an e-mountain bike and was later found lying on the ground. Despite his responsiveness, the man was severely disoriented and was unable to provide any information about his identity or how the accident occurred meinkreis.at reported.
The police assume that the man fell without any involvement from anyone else. Witnesses reported that he fell over several times while trying to sit up. A clearly perceptible smell of alcohol made the officers suspicious, and a breathalyzer test was carried out, which revealed that the cyclist was severely intoxicated. He was transported to the regional hospital in Villach with injuries of an unspecified degree, where he is receiving medical treatment.
Alcohol and traffic accidents
Unfortunately, alcohol consumption is often a critical factor in traffic accidents. In Germany, the Federal Statistical Office regularly publishes figures on alcohol-related traffic accidents. The data shows that the problem is by no means limited to Austria. From 1995 to 2024, the number of such accidents in Germany will increase significantly, which underlines the seriousness of the situation. Statista has prepared comprehensive statistics and once again pointed out how important prevention is.
The incident on the Gailradweg once again highlights how important responsible behavior is in road traffic, especially when using vehicles, regardless of whether it is a car or a bicycle. Given the dangers of drinking alcohol while driving, it is to be hoped that such tragic events can be avoided in the future.
We wish the affected cyclist a speedy recovery and hope that he will be back on his feet soon. It would be nice if this incident served as a reminder and made us all think about the effects of alcohol while driving.