In a serious traffic accident that occurred on Thursday around 8 PM on state road D75 between Umag and Sveta Marija on the Karst, a motorcyclist died and his passenger was seriously injured. The accident happened near the turnoff to the village of Galiće when a 32-year-old driver of a car with Pula registration started turning left, at which moment he was hit from behind by a motorcycle with Slovenian registration plates. The motorcycle was driven by a 32-year-old Slovenian citizen, accompanied by a 29-year-old Kosovo citizen. Due to the force of the impact, the motorcyclist and passenger fell onto the road. Despite resuscitation attempts, the motorcyclist died at the scene, while the seriously injured passenger was transported to a hospital in Slovenia. The police, in cooperation with the county state prosecutor’s office, continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident. During the investigation, the section of road D75 near the Galiće intersection was closed to traffic, and vehicles were diverted via detours.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets focus on the human tragedy and the need for improved road safety measures. They emphasize the loss of life and the impact on the families involved, calling for better infrastructure and stricter traffic regulations to prevent such accidents.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the accident in a straightforward manner, providing details about the incident, the victims, and the ongoing investigation. They maintain a neutral tone without assigning blame or pushing a particular narrative.
Right: Right-leaning media may highlight the responsibility of drivers and the importance of personal accountability on the road. They might stress the dangers of reckless driving and the need for enforcement of traffic laws, sometimes linking the accident to broader concerns about public safety.
