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Stolen while drunk: car accident in Rees-Haffen shocks the police!
An alcoholic driver stole a car in Hamminkeln, had an accident in Rees and was arrested by the police.
Stolen while drunk: car accident in Rees-Haffen shocks the police!
In the town of Rees-Haffen, more specifically on Deichstrasse, a remarkable traffic accident occurred on the night of Wednesday, October 16, 2024. A vehicle left the road and crashed into a ditch. When police arrived at the scene of the accident, they discovered a 32-year-old man who was identified as the driver of the crashed car. The driver, a Polish citizen with no permanent residence in Germany, was apparently under the influence of alcohol and did not have a valid driving license.
The initial investigation revealed that the man had previously stolen a brown Citroen Berlingo in Hamminkeln-Mehrhoog. It is suspected that his drunkenness and a damaged rear wheel, which only consisted of the rim, led to the accident. The police investigated the incident in more detail and are currently trying to determine where and how exactly the bike was damaged. The possibility of further traffic accidents on the way from Hamminkeln to Rees is also currently being checked.
Investigations and consequences
After the accident, the driver was taken to the police station in Kleve, where a blood sample was taken. The responsible authorities, in particular the Wesel police, have initiated various investigations. These include allegations such as unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, endangerment in traffic by driving under the influence of alcohol, fleeing a traffic accident and driving without a valid driver's license. A large-scale case is emerging that is causing excitement in the region.
The incidents that occurred at night in Rees-Haffen shed a critical light on the issues of road safety and responsible driving. A clear message is necessary, especially in connection with drink driving: safety on the roads is the top priority. Such incidents make it clear that cooperation between police authorities is of great importance in order to clarify the causes of the accident and to prevent similar dangerous situations from occurring. Additional details about this incident are still sparse, but the investigation promises to provide new insights as reported.