Alcolor engineers with over 2 per thousand: accident and onward journey in Pabneukirchen!

Alcolor engineers with over 2 per thousand: accident and onward journey in Pabneukirchen!

Königswiesener Straße B124, 4400 Pabneukirchen, Österreich - On May 14, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in the municipality of Pabneukirchen, Upper Austria, which was caused by alcohol -related carelessness. A 62-year-old man from the Perg district drove alcohol in the blood around 6:20 p.m. with over two per thousand, as an alkotest showed. The driver came off the road at the beginning of a left curve and jumped over a pile of earth, which significantly damaged the underside of his vehicle and expired oil and cooling fluid. Despite the accident, the man continued his journey towards Mönchdorf, where his car came to a standstill after about two kilometers. Driven by concern, uninvolved vehicle drivers informed the police, which finally had to intervene because the driver could no longer get out. As a result, the driver's license was temporarily decreased, and it is checked which further legal steps are initiated.

This incident is not an isolated case and reflects a disturbing trend. According to [derStandard] (https://www.derstandard.at/story/200014578422/zu-wenig-kontrol-hoechster-wert-wer-unfaellen-im-street traffic), the number of traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol have increased, which indicates inadequate controls. While the population has growing awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, the reality shows that many drivers continue to take risks.

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The dangers of accidents under the influence of alcohol are alarming. [Verkehrswacht Bavaria] (https://verkehrswacht-bayern.de/themen/junge-erwachsene/Al alcohol-drogen- und-traffic safety) indicates that such accidents are one of the main causes for traffic offenses and especially for the severity of accidents. In 2020, 4,463 traffic accidents were recorded in Bavaria caused by alcohol. This illustrates the urgency of enlightenment and prevention measures.

Especially young people must be sensitized to the dangers. Initiatives such as the “East Bavarian traffic safety campaign”, which has existed since 1985, aim to reduce the number of accidents. Cooperations with institutions such as the ADAC and TÜV Süd support these efforts. An attempt is made to make the effects of alcohol and drugs as well as the legal consequences of driving under their influence.

In everyday life, distractions in road traffic are an increasing danger. Over half of the drivers stated that they have already gotten into difficult situations, often due to distractions that go beyond cell phone use and also include conversations with passengers and loud music. Serious accidents are often the result of inattentiveness, which further underpinned the need for preventive measures.

In view of these developments, it is hoped that the awareness of alcohol security in road traffic continues to grow and that more measures will be taken to prevention. The incident in Pabneukirchen impressively shows how quickly dangerous situations can arise if road users ignore the risks of driving under alcohol.