Biker (40) injured
Driver wanted to turn around due to traffic jam – collision!
A fatal traffic accident early on Thursday evening in the Tyrolean Außerfern: a car driver from the USA wanted to turn on the Fernpass road (B179) near Pflach due to a traffic jam - this resulted in a collision with a motorcyclist who wanted to overtake the convoy.
The accident happened shortly before 6 pm. The 67-year-old American was driving a car on the B179 coming from Reutte in the direction of Germany when he wanted to turn his car at Pflach due to a traffic jam.
Motorcyclist crashed into car
At the same time, a German (40) living in Tyrol wanted to pass the convoy on his motorcycle. "This resulted in a collision with the US American's car," reported the police.
The casualty was given first aid on the spot by other road users.
Die Polizei
The biker and his motorcycle were thrown against the adjacent embankment. He suffered serious injuries as a result. Other road users provided first aid until the emergency services arrived.
To hospital by emergency helicopter
The seriously injured man was ultimately flown to Innsbruck Hospital by the emergency helicopter "RK2".
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