Tragic road incident claims life of a 16-year-old motorcyclist

In a sad turn of events, a traffic accident that took place on Saturday morning in the picturesque town of Bad Schoenau, Wiener Neustadt-Land district, has claimed the life of a 16-year-old.

According to the police reports, the accident involved two motorcycles and a truck. The 16-year-old was riding with an 18-year-old when they attempted to overtake a small truck while it was turning. Unfortunately, the manoeuvre resulted in a collision with the truck.

The 18-year-old rider sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to Eisenstadt hospital by the Christophorus 3 emergency helicopter. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, the 16-year-old did not survive the accident.

The truck driver, who was 24 years old, was unharmed in the accident. It was reported that he turned left into a driveway during the incident. The accident occurred on a country road in Bad Schoenau.

It was also noted that the deceased was riding an unregistered motocross bike. The accident did not involve any other vehicles aside from the truck and the two motorcycles.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved in this tragic incident. We encourage all road users to remain vigilant and cautious, especially when navigating turns and overtaking other vehicles.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all road users to adhere to the rules and regulations to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.