15-Year-Old in Vienna-Floridsdorf Hit by Speedster: Girl in Life-Threatening Condition

According to the police, a 19-year-old driver (citizen: Syria) collided with a vehicle waiting at a red light on Katsushikastraße in Vienna-Floridsdorf on June 17 around 6:00 PM.

Car Skids Over Traffic Island - Girl Hit

After the impact, the young driver's car veered off the road, ran over a traffic island, and uprooted two traffic signs. Subsequently, the vehicle hit a 15-year-old pedestrian. She was given emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to a hospital. According to the police, her condition is critical; she suffered severe head injuries and fractures.

Suspected Fatigue and Reckless Driving

Witnesses reported that the 19-year-old had already attracted attention before the accident due to "reckless and dangerous driving." He had been tailgating, repeatedly revving the car's engine, and causing the brakes to squeal. At a traffic light, he should have merged, but he collided with another car, as initial investigations by the traffic accident command revealed.

A summoned medical officer determined impairment due to fatigue, but no impairments from drugs or alcohol. The young man's provisional driver's license was temporarily confiscated. The 19-year-old was charged with suspected negligent bodily harm and according to traffic regulations. Further investigations are ongoing.

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