Near Birkfeld

Motorcyclist (22) seriously injured in accident

A fatal accident occurred in Birkfeld in the district of Weiz on Saturday afternoon. A 22-year-old motorcyclist crashed into an oncoming car and was seriously injured.

The young motorcyclist was traveling from Anger towards Birkfeld in the sunshine when the accident happened. At around 11 a.m., the Weizer crossed into the oncoming lane of the L104 (Breitenauer Straße) for reasons as yet unexplained. He crashed head-on into a car and was thrown through the air.

22-year-old was rescued by rescue helicopter
A shock for the 67-year-old man behind the wheel. However, while he remained uninjured, the 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries. The Christophorus 17 rescue helicopter had to be called out to take the young man to Oberwart Regional Hospital.