Car Driver Hits Pedestrian During Hit-and-Run in Vienna-Hietzing

A dramatic incident occurred on March 27 around 5:00 PM in the parking lot of a residential complex in Vienna-Hietzing. At Rosenberg, a resident noticed an unresponsive man in a car and attempted to provide assistance. However, the situation quickly escalated.

Vienna-Hietzing: Car Driver Ran Over Two People During Escape

When the 58-year-old man knocked on the window, the driver awoke, started the vehicle, and abruptly reversed. In doing so, he grazed the resident's legs. Another witness then attempted to close the parking barrier to prevent the driver from leaving. The 58-year-old came to her aid – but the driver suddenly accelerated and drove unrestrainedly towards both individuals.

The impact was severe: The woman (34) and the man (58) were thrown to the ground and injured. The emergency services provided initial medical care, and both were taken to the hospital.

Police Searching for Fugitive Driver

The driver fled in an unknown direction. As part of an immediately initiated search, the vehicle was secured shortly thereafter in the parking garage of a supermarket in Vienna-Liesing. According to the police, there are already findings regarding the registered owner of the car, who is now being intensively searched for.

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