Quad accident in Hirschegg: Two women plunge 30 meters into the depths!

Quad accident in Hirschegg: Two women plunge 30 meters into the depths!

Hirschegg, Österreich - Friday afternoon, May 31, 2025, a cozy day in the Voitsberg district, but the idyll is suddenly disturbed by a serious quad accident in Hirschegg. A 26-year-old driver from Switzerland and her 14-year-old passenger from Graz environment overturns a steep embankment for 30 meters for previously unknown reasons. According to the report from 5min.at, the driver lost control of her ATV on a narrow gravel road, a four- or more-wheeler vehicle that has long been used beyond the borders of the site in road traffic.

The consequences of injury are unfortunate: Fortunately, the passenger remained only slightly injured while the driver was seriously injured. Both wore helmets at the time of the accident, which can be decisive in such situations, as experts from Bussgeldatalog.org confirm. These indicate that quads, although popular with many and regarded as fun vehicles, do not have a crumple zone and thus exist in the event of accidents.

fast rescue

The rescue workers were not long in coming and were quickly on site. Both women were transported to the State Hospital Graz with the emergency medical helicopter Christophorus 12. Here the quick intervention of the rescue teams pays off, because every minute counts after such an accident.

A look at the security statistics shows that the risk of accidents with quads is higher compared to cars. The risk of being injured in a quad accident is ten times higher than in a car accident, according to an investigation by the overall association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV). Many drivers are often not familiar with the special features of quads, which in many cases leads to serious accidents. Young drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 are particularly at risk, often due to inexperienced handling and high spirits.

preventive measures

In order to minimize the risk of such incidents, preventive measures could be helpful. Experts advocate, among other things, to limit the use of ATVs to farms as well as for intensive instructions and exercises when purchasing a quad. But better equipment of the vehicles could also contribute to safety.