Alko accident in Kaindorf: 17-year-old with passenger slightly injured!

Alko accident in Kaindorf: 17-year-old with passenger slightly injured!

In the early morning hours of June 6, 2025, an accident occurred in Kaindorf an der Sulm, in which a 17-year-old drove out of the road with his car. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. when the young man, who dates from the Leibnitz district, was on the B 74 towards Kaindorf. Presumably due to excessive speed, he lost control of the vehicle and touched a concrete control wall before hurling the car again and came to a standstill on a street embankment, like Fireworld.

his 16-year-old passenger, also from the Leibnitz district, was in the car at the time of the accident. Both were slightly injured in the incident and immediately received first aid. They were then admitted to the hospital in Wagna. The driver's alcohol test showed medium-sized alcoholization, whereupon the 17-year-old had to temporarily give his driver's license. The Kaindorf fire brigade on the Sulm with 19 forces and three vehicles was deployed for the rescue and assistance.

security situation in road traffic

alcohol -related traffic accidents are a serious topic that makes high waves not only in Austria, but also in Germany. According to a survey by the Federal Statistical Office, around 37,172 such accidents were registered in Germany in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.1 % compared to the previous year. Although the numbers are declining, unadjusted speed remains one of the main causes for fatal accidents on the streets, especially for young drivers, which often tend to risk behavior. [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/statistik/studie/459049/umfrage/anzahl-der- alcohol-related-verfaelle-deutschland/)) documents these developments and emphasizes how important preventive measures are.

A total of 2,839 people died in Germany in 2023, which corresponds to a slight increase in 1.8 % compared to the previous year. Particularly unprotected road users such as pedestrians and cyclists are at risk, since two thirds of the racing dead in cities and towns belong to these groups, as the [Multi -Northage] (https://www. Mehrerteig.de/unffahls2023/) states.

The amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), which came into force in 2024, is intended to support municipalities to design safe foot and cycle paths. The aim of the Federal Government is to reduce the number of traffic fatalities by 40 % by 2030. An ambitious goal that is particularly beneficial for young drivers who often still have little experience in dealing with risks on the street

The incident in Kaindorf an der Sulm is another sad proof of how dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol can be. It remains to be hoped that such events will not only be regarded as individual cases, but serve as an incentive to further increase traffic safety and do information work.