Parking Maneuver Went Wrong: Viennese Pensioner in Life-Threatening Condition

A 73-year-old was critically injured on August 11 when he was pinned between two vehicles during a parking maneuver by a 64-year-old car driver in Paletzgasse, Vienna-Ottakring.

Wrong Gear: 73-Year-Old Pinned Between Cars in Vienna-Ottakring

The 64-year-old, who was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.6 per mille, reportedly accidentally engaged the wrong gear. As a result, the car moved forward instead of backward, pinning the 73-year-old between the vehicles.

The critically injured 73-year-old was taken to a hospital after receiving emergency medical care from the Vienna professional rescue service. The vehicles involved sustained property damage. The 64-year-old was reported. The traffic accident command has commenced further investigations.

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