Drunk Driver Receives Prison Sentence After Fatal St. Pölten Crash
A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for grossly negligent manslaughter following a fatal traffic accident near St. Pölten, Austria. The incident, which took place in September, resulted in the death of a 20-year-old motorcyclist. The verdict, handed down on Thursday, December 4, 2025, is not yet legally binding.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The collision occurred on the afternoon of September 27 in Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf, within the district of St. Pölten-Land. The 41-year-old driver, a confessing Lower Austrian, was operating his vehicle with a blood alcohol content exceeding 2.2 per mille. He veered onto the opposite lane of the L113, striking the 20-year-old motorcyclist head-on. The young biker succumbed to her severe injuries at the scene.
Witnesses reported observing the 41-year-old's risky driving behavior shortly before the crash. The driver himself stated that he had consumed beer and schnapps at a bar in Traismauer prior to getting behind the wheel. Following the collision, he reportedly initiated resuscitation attempts for the victim. The driver also sustained injuries, including a concussion and fractures.
Driver's History of Offenses
The court noted that this was not the 41-year-old's first encounter with alcohol-related driving incidents. His record includes:
- Numerous administrative offenses since 2021.
- Being caught driving under the influence of alcohol on two previous occasions.
- A six-month conditional prison sentence in 2023 for property damage in Vienna.
Despite the previous conditional sentence, a revocation of that suspended sentence was waived in this case, though the probation period was extended to five years.
Legal Outcome
The 14-month prison sentence for grossly negligent manslaughter reflects the severity of the incident and the driver's high level of intoxication. The fact that the verdict is not yet legally binding means that further legal proceedings or appeals may follow.
5 Comments
Muchacha
Finally, some accountability for this heinous act. Drunk drivers destroy lives.
Bermudez
It's good that he received a sentence, but the fact that his previous conditional sentence wasn't revoked raises questions about deterrence for repeat offenders. We need to look at prevention too.
ZmeeLove
Hopefully, this sends a strong message to others. No tolerance for drunk driving.
Muchacho
Good. He deserves to be behind bars for what he did.
Coccinella
Another example of criminals getting off easy. Absolutely disgusting.