Who is Sebastian Hertner’s Wife? What We Know After Tragic Ski Accident

Former Germany youth international footballer Sebastian Hertner died in a tragic skiing accident in Montenegro after falling from a chairlift at the Savin Kuk ski resort. His wife was present during the incident and was also injured, according to international media reports.

Was Sebastian Hertner Married?

Yes. Sebastian Hertner was married, but his wife’s name has not been publicly disclosed.
Most media reports have chosen to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.

She was with Hertner during the ski trip and witnessed the accident.

What Happened to Sebastian Hertner’s Wife?

According to reports, Hertner and his wife were riding a double chairlift when it suddenly detached from the cable. The chair reportedly collided with another seat behind it.

Sebastian Hertner fell from the lift and died at the scene.

His wife suffered a broken leg. She was rescued by emergency services and taken for medical treatment. Her condition was reported as stable.

Reports suggest that three other tourists were left stranded on chairlifts for several hours after the accident. Rescue teams later brought them down safely.

Following the incident, Montenegrin authorities closed the chairlift.

Prosecutors have launched a formal investigation into the accident.
Officials said a full technical inspection of the chairlift will be carried out.

As of Sunday, December 21, no official cause of the malfunction had been confirmed.

Who Was Sebastian Hertner?

Sebastian Hertner was 34 years old and born in Montenegro. He played as a centre-back and spent most of his professional career in Germany.

He represented several clubs, including:

• 1860 Munich

• Erzgebirge Aue

• Darmstadt 98

• ESTV Hamburg (captain)

Hertner also played for Germany’s Under-18 and Under-19 teams between 2008 and 2009.

ESTV Hamburg released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss of their captain.
VfB Stuttgart, where Hertner played at academy level, also paid tribute, remembering his years of service and dedication.