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Fatal Accident in Vienna-Hietzing: 95-Year-Old Car Driver Runs Over Pedestrian

Für den Fußgänger kam jede Hilfe zu spät.
Für den Fußgänger kam jede Hilfe zu spät. ©APA (Sujet)
In Gloriettegasse in Vienna-Hietzing, an 86-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured on Wednesday morning. A 95-year-old driver hit the man while reversing out of a driveway.

On December 3rd, a pedestrian lost his life in a traffic accident in Gloriettegasse in Vienna-Hietzing. According to police reports, a 95-year-old car driver reversed out of a property entrance at around 8:40 AM and hit the 86-year-old man.

Pedestrian Trapped Under Vehicle in Accident in Vienna-Hietzing

The pedestrian was trapped under the vehicle. Emergency services from the Vienna Fire Department freed the man and immediately initiated resuscitation measures. However, the 86-year-old died at the scene of the accident.

The traffic accident command has started investigations. The 95-year-old driver was reported on suspicion of negligent homicide in road traffic.

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