Cyclist dies after shocking accident with Runggaldier

About three weeks ago, a motorcycle accident involving Peter Runggaldier made headlines. The victim, a German cyclist, has now succumbed to her serious injuries.

July 15, 2026

From: sn

Laura Viktoria Härtig didn't make it. The 30-year-old succumbed to her injuries after a serious accident at the Pordoi Pass. The influencer from Germany was traveling with her husband in the Dolomites during their honeymoon when she lost control on a bend in the road. with the motorcycle of former World Cup downhill skier Peter Runggaldier collided.

While Runggaldier was taken to the hospital in Trento with serious injuries, Härtig received initial treatment in Bolzano with life-threatening injuries and was subsequently transferred to her home in Bavaria. The young woman died there on Monday.

Runggaldier: "Respect my pain"

Runggaldier released a statement on social media. In it, the former winter sports athlete asks for understanding that he is currently unavailable for interviews or statements. "I ask you to respect my pain and my need for privacy. My thoughts are with all those affected and their families," the Val Gardena native wrote.