Crashed into a tree

Fatal accident involving an e-biker in Gaschurn

A cyclist left a cycle path in Vorarlberg on Saturday, crashed into a tree and then fell into the bed of the River Ill. All help came too late for him.

The 43-year-old e-biker died on Saturday evening in Gaschurn (Bludenz district) after falling into the River Ill. According to a witness, the man had previously left the cycle path for unknown reasons and crashed into a tree. The witness informed the emergency services, but lost sight of the man floating motionless in the water. After the lock of the hydroelectric power station had been closed by the emergency services, the 43-year-old was discovered lying in the river bed at around 11.50 pm.

All help came too late and the water rescue team was only able to recover the cyclist's body. Numerous emergency services from the fire department, mountain rescue, water rescue and police were on the scene.