Drunk driver strikes elderly man sweeping his street in Styria

The condition of the elderly resident continues to be monitored by the attending physicians. The authorities have released no further details regarding the exact nature of the injuries or the current state of health.

Rescue operation and medical care

The Graz Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation immediately after the incident. At the center, according to APA reports, is an initial suspicion of an "Alkofahrt," meaning participation in traffic under the influence of alcohol.

Police carried out appropriate tests at the scene. The precise level of alcohol measured from the driver has not yet been publicly disclosed.

Investigations by the Graz Public Prosecutor's Office

The driver remained uninjured according to current knowledge. According to the available reports, she was questioned by the emergency services after initial care.

The question of why the woman failed to see, or noticed too late, the man working on the ground is also the subject of the ongoing investigation. According to police statistics, traffic situations involving people working at the roadside regularly form focal points for prevention work.

The incident is part of a series of accidents in Styria in which drunk drivers endanger other road users. Authorities in the district of Graz-Umgebung had only recently announced increased controls.

Reactions from the community

Residents of Etschbachstraße expressed dismay following the incident. The small municipality of Fernitz-Mellach has only a few thousand inhabitants, which is why an incident of this kind affects the entire local community.

The Graz Public Prosecutor's Office announced that the case would be handled swiftly and with the utmost care. Should the suspicion of an "Alkofahrt" be substantiated, the driver faces corresponding criminal proceedings including license revocation.