Auto crashes in the house in Kiel: Driver alcoholic, family gets away with horror!

Auto crashes in the house in Kiel: Driver alcoholic, family gets away with horror!

Meimersdorfer Weg, Kiel, Deutschland - in Kiel there was a remarkable incident in the early morning of December 26, 2024: A car drove to a family house in the Meimersdorfer Weg around 0:39 a.m. In the accident, the 19-year-old driver and his 18-year-old passenger injured himself slightly and were immediately taken to the hospital. However, the family that was in the house was unharmed because it was behind a wall that had collapsed by the impact.

The fire brigade was called to the site to pacify the situation. The technical relief organization (THW) was also in use to support the collapsed wall and prevent further collapse. According to the first reports, the driver of the vehicle was apparently alcoholic.

alcohol consumption and traffic safety

Accidents below the influence of alcohol are a serious problem in Germany. In 2015, a total of 305,659 accidents with personal damage were registered, of which 9,170 were due to drunk trips, as reported bussgeldkatalog.net . In Germany, a general alcohol limit of 0.5 applies, while a null-promile limit for novice drivers exists. A alcohol ride can also result in a per thousand value of less than 0.5 legal consequences.

The consequences for trips under the influence of alcohol can be significant and range from prison sentences to five years, fines and the loss of the driving license for a period of at least six months. With a per thousand value of 1.6 or higher, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) can also be arranged. The consumption of alcohol affects reaction ability and thus increases the risk of traffic accidents.