German cyclist dies after motorcycle accident involving former ski racer Peter Runggaldier at the Sella Pass

Following the accident, Runggaldier cooperated with the investigators and supported the reconstruction of the events. An alcohol test carried out came back negative. Initial witness statements did not provide any indication that Runggaldier may have been travelling at excessive speed.

Runggaldier and the background

Runggaldier, who celebrated numerous victories in the Ski World Cup in the 1990s, particularly in the downhill and Super-G disciplines, repeatedly inquired about the state of health of the injured woman after the accident. The precise circumstances of the accident remain the subject of ongoing investigations.

The South Tyrolean's career achievements also include winning the silver medal in the downhill at the 1991 World Championships as well as the Super-G discipline ranking in the World Cup in 1995.

Investigations ongoing

The loss has triggered dismay in the region and across the social media channels of the outdoor scene. The authorities in Trentino have not yet conclusively assessed the course of the accident; investigators are examining, among other things, the exact route of the road at the Sella Pass.

The precise background as to why the collision between the motorcycle and the cyclist occurred on the pass road has not been made public so far. Neither the public prosecutor's office nor the involved parties have commented on the status of the investigations to date.