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Shocking accident in Döbling: Life-threatening collision with a truck!
Collision between a cyclist and a small truck in Vienna-Döbling on September 8, 2025. Cyclist critically injured.
Shocking accident in Döbling: Life-threatening collision with a truck!
On Sunday morning, September 8, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Vienna-Döbling in which a 45-year-old cyclist was critically injured. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Krottenbachstrasse when a 25-year-old driver of a small truck crossed into the oncoming lane. He first crashed into a parked car and then directly into the cyclist who was on the side of the road. The injured person was taken to the shock room of a hospital with polytrauma; the situation is extremely critical for her.
The person who caused the accident, who has already been reported several times, stated that he had had a microsleep. This type of sudden fatigue can have serious consequences when driving. According to [bussgeldrechner.com](https://bussgeldrechner.com/sekunden Schlaf-unfall/), this is a condition in which affected drivers no longer notice anything for a few seconds. This poses enormous risks for yourself and other road users. Drowsy driving has a similar effect on the ability to react as alcohol, and statistically, drowsiness causes many accidents.
The dangers of microsleep
Statistics show that tired drivers often veer off the road or into the oncoming lane at high speeds. According to the [ADAC](https://www.adac.de/gesundheit/gesund-unterwegs/strasse/muedigkeit-sekunden Schlaf-auto/), over 1,900 traffic accidents with personal injuries due to fatigue were registered in Germany in 2023. There were 42 fatal cases. The sleep researcher Dr. Roland Popp warns that many people don't notice when they fall into a microsleep. Signs such as burning eyes, frequent yawning or difficulty concentrating should definitely be taken seriously.
To avoid microsleep, experts recommend getting enough sleep, taking regular breaks and avoiding alcohol. Driving between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. should be avoided as it is particularly dangerous. Today, around one in ten workers suffers from serious sleep disorders, which can lead to increased daytime sleepiness. This unrecognized tiredness endangers your ability to drive.
Legal consequences
According to [bussgeldrechner.com](https://bussgeldrechner.com/sekunden Schlaf-unfall/), the driver responsible for the accident could have committed a criminal offense for endangering road traffic. The possible legal consequences range from fines to prison sentences of up to five years. If microsleep is proven, drivers can also violate Section 315c of the Criminal Code, which can lead to driving bans.
With proper information about the risks and preventative measures such as fatigue warning devices in new cars, which have been mandatory in the EU since 2022, awareness of the dangers of driving when tired should be raised. It remains to be hoped that such tragic incidents can be prevented in the future.