Carinthian Dead After Accident with Excavator

A 63-year-old man from Klagenfurt was run over and killed by an excavator on Tuesday afternoon while working on the Wörthersee South Shore Road (Villach-Land district). The operator of the excavator, a 28-year-old Carinthian, apparently did not see the man. He does not possess a Class F driver's license (for work machines, note). He is being reported on suspicion of grossly negligent homicide, the police announced in a statement.

Man Died in Carinthian Hospital

The accident occurred around 2:20 PM, with the excavator assisting with work on a slope by the road. The 63-year-old was airlifted to Klagenfurt Hospital after initial treatment, but he succumbed to his severe injuries. An alcohol test on the excavator driver was negative.

(APA/Red)

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