34-year-old run over by car and killed on Salzachtalstraße in Kuchl

The Salzachtalstraße is an important connecting road in the Hallein district and runs along the Salzach river. According to local media reports, incidents involving pedestrians and vehicles occur repeatedly on the route. The exact visibility conditions and the man's position relative to the roadway are being examined as part of the investigation.

Investigation into the cause

The police have documented the course of the accident and launched investigations into the exact cause. Among other things, it is being examined whether the 34-year-old was on foot as a pedestrian and for what reason he was on the roadway. The visibility and lighting conditions at the time of the accident are also part of the investigation.

The 36-year-old driver remained at the scene after the accident and was available for the investigation. According to the information available, there were initially no indications of alcohol or drug consumption by the driver or of intentional behavior. An expert was called in to reconstruct the exact course of the accident.

Reactions from Kuchl

Following the incident, the authorities once again appealed to road users to be particularly attentive in built-up areas and on country roads. Pedestrians should, if in doubt, cross the road within the drivers' field of vision and not step out from behind parked vehicles.

The incident caused dismay in the Tennengau region. Local residents told the media of their shock, noting that similar accidents had occurred in the past on the Salzachtalstraße. The municipality of Kuchl announced that it would monitor the safety situation on the road.

Notice to road users

The investigations by the police and the responsible authorities are ongoing. If the suspicion of third-party fault is confirmed, the public prosecutor's office will decide on further legal steps, according to investigative sources. By Saturday, no final report had yet been submitted pending the publication of a conclusive expert opinion.