Pedestrian Struck by Car on Crosswalk in Feldbach

The 18-year-old sustained injuries of undetermined severity in the collision. She received initial treatment from the rescue services and was subsequently taken to LKH Feldbach. "Die Fußgängerin erlitt Verletzungen unbestimmten Grades und wurde vom Rettungsdienst in das LKH Feldbach eingeliefert", the officers concluded.

Police Investigations Ongoing

The authorities initially provided no further information regarding the young woman's exact state of health. The investigations into the course of the accident are ongoing, police said. Whether other road users witnessed the incident is also part of the ongoing investigation.

Based on the current state of the investigation, the low evening sun is considered a possible cause of the accident. In spring and summer, low sun angles in the evening frequently cause visibility impairments on Austrian roads, particularly at intersections.

In this context, police generally pointed out that blinding sunlight conditions can significantly reduce a driver's ability to react. Drivers are asked to reduce their speed and exercise particular caution under such lighting conditions.

Police Notice on Visibility Impairments

According to police, the crosswalk at the intersection of Mühldorfer Straße and L201 is a frequently used crossing in the urban area of Feldbach. Local residents reported that critical situations regularly occur at this spot when drivers overlook pedestrians on the crosswalk while turning.

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were dry and the road surface was clear, according to police. No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The 69-year-old driver was uninjured and was available for the investigation.

The Styrian State Police Directorate has taken over the investigation. A report will be submitted to the competent authority upon completion of the inquiries, it was stated. No information regarding questions of liability was initially provided.