Although the visibility conditions were not the best due to the fog, when the judge asked, the man from Waidhofen an der Ybbs confirmed that the collision could have been avoided. At the time of the accident, the young man was affected by more than 0.8 per thousand alcohol in his blood.
Defendant shows remorse
In court, the 21-year-old pleaded guilty to all charges and was remorseful. “It was a mistake to go out on the slopes despite drinking alcohol, I’m really sorry for the accident,” said the man. Although the judge and the prosecution welcomed the remorseful demeanor, they did not comply with the defense counsel’s request for diversion.
“Unfortunately, alcohol is part of skiing for many. Anyone who takes on the increased risk of accidents as a result, must expect a corresponding penalty, ”the judge explained the decision. In addition to 2,900 compensation for pain and suffering, the snowboarder also has to pay an unconditional fine in the amount of 720 euros as well as the procedural costs. Sophie Seeböck
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