Fatal motorcycle accident Scharfling B154: Police searching for estate car

The 26-year-old, who came from Salzburg, tried to swerve around the car, according to police. In doing so, he left the road with his motorcycle and crashed into a roadside ditch. The motorcyclist was seriously injured in the process.

A doctor who happened to be present immediately began resuscitation measures. Despite the rapid assistance, the 26-year-old died at the scene of the accident. The exact circumstances of the accident are the subject of the ongoing investigation.

Search for light grey estate car

According to witness statements, the vehicle being sought is a light grey estate car with German license plates. Neither the vehicle nor its driver has been identified so far.

The Mondsee police station has now issued an appeal to the public and is asking for information from the population. Relevant information is being accepted at the telephone number 059133/4167.

Background: B154 as an accident route

The fatal accident in Scharfling is part of a series of motorcycle accidents in the Salzkammergut region that regularly occupy emergency services during the summer months. The B154 connects the city of Salzburg with the Mondsee land and is a busy route in the heavily frequented tourist region.

The Upper Austria State Police Directorate has circulated the appeal for information. How long the search for the fleeing vehicle will last is currently unclear. Investigators are also examining whether further witness statements or possibly available dashcam or security camera recordings can provide clues to the fleeing vehicle.

Police emphasize that even the smallest observations from the public can be crucial for solving the case. Anyone who was traveling on the B154 in the Scharfling area on Friday evening and can provide information about the estate car being sought should come forward.