72-year-old cyclist dies after collision with car in the Mostviertel

Rescue operation with helicopter

After initial treatment by the emergency doctor, the accident victim was flown by the Christophorus 15 rescue helicopter to the Amstetten regional clinic. The woman died there shortly afterward from her serious injuries. The car driver and the three other car occupants were uninjured in the collision.

In Gaming, there is mourning for the deceased, who was known as an active citizen and former member of the municipal council. The Sunday afternoon had actually been meant to be a pleasant bike ride along the Großer Erlauftal bike path.

Investigations into the course of the accident

The exact course of the accident is still being investigated by the police. Based on the current state of affairs, the officers assume that the cyclist missed the stop sign when she wanted to cross the roadway of the B25.

The B25 is a busy road in the Mostviertel that is also regularly crossed by cyclists. At the accident site near Grafenmühl, crossing the roadway is required according to the bike path routing.

Mourning in Gaming

The investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. The police are examining, among other things, the precise sequence of the collision and the visibility conditions at the time of the accident.

The population of Gaming expressed shock over the death of the former municipal council member. Local politicians honored her many years of commitment to the community.

The Christophorus 15 rescue helicopter, which is stationed in Ybbsitz, is one of the most important emergency medical facilities in the Mostviertel region. In serious traffic accidents, it is regularly deployed for the rapid care of patients.