A FIGURE SKATER has tragically died after being hit by a lorry in a horror road accident.
Julia Marie Gaiser was hit by a vehicle while out cycling on a bike path in Austria.
Julia Marie Gaiser has tragically died
The figure skater died after being hit by a lorry
INSTAGRAM @eisteamsalzburg @skatesalzburgShe had represented both Italy and Austria on the ice[/caption]
Reports claim that the champion figure skater was hit by the lorry at a busy junction.
It is added that attempts were made to resuscitate Gaiser at the site of the accident.
However, the 23-year-old died at the scene.
Salzburg authorities opened an investigation after the incident last Thursday.
The cops have said that the driver tested negative for alcohol at the scene.
Mayor Andreas Jungman paid tribute to the skater and sent his condolences to her family.
He said: “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Gaiser family.
“This is a great loss, especially for the world of sport.”
Fans have also flocked to social media to send their condolences.
One posted: “Condolences to her loved ones.”
INSTAGRAM @eisteamsalzburg @skatesalzburgGaiser won three consecutive state titles in Salzburg[/caption]
INSTAGRAM @eisteamsalzburg @skatesalzburgShe had ‘immense passion’ for ice skating[/caption]
Jam PressShe was studying at a university in Austria[/caption]
A second wrote: “Gone too soon.”
A third commented: “May her soul rest in peace.”
A fourth said: “Such a loss for the world.”
Another added: “Rest in peace Julia.”
Gaiser used to represent the Italian national figure skating team before switching to Austria.
She won consecutive state titles in Salzburg in 2023, 2024 and 2025 while competing for Eis team Salzburg.
Anneliese Schenk from the Italian Ice Sports Federation has hailed Gaiser’s passion for being on the ice.
She said: “She started skating later than usual for our sport – around the age of eight, when many girls begin at just four or five.
“Even so, Marie managed to achieve strong results thanks to her daily training.
“Skating was her whole world, and she lived the sport with immense passion.”
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