E-scooter rider crashes at 62 km/h in Styria
Monday 9th November 2026 on 10:15 in
Austria
A 51-year-old man crashed while riding an e-scooter in Bärnbach, in the Voitsberg district, and police suspect he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, ORF reports. The scooter could reach speeds of up to 62 km/h, well above the 25 km/h limit for public roads.
The man fell on Hochregister Straße without another vehicle being involved. Police arrived at about 7.30pm and found the Red Cross treating him. He was taken to Voitsberg State Hospital. He was not wearing a helmet.
Police carried out a drug test because the man showed strong signs of impairment; it was positive. Officers also suspected he was heavily intoxicated. A clinical examination and blood sample were taken, with further analysis of the sample to be conducted at the Institute of Forensic Medicine. Further examinations were ordered to assess a suspected serious head injury.
Police said they would file reports against the man for suspected alcohol and drug impairment and several traffic offences.