Serious accident on BAB 20: woman with 2.7 per thousand at the wheel!

On January 9, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the BAB 20, in the direction of Stettin between Neubrandenburg East and Friedland. Around 7:15 p.m., a 60-year-old German driver of a semitrailer (Man) overtook a car that was controlled by a 51-year-old German driver (BMW). During the overtaking process, the BMW driver lost control of her vehicle and collided with the truck on the side.

The collision led to severe but not life-threatening injuries from the BMW driver, which was then brought to the Neubrandenburg Clinic. The property damage is estimated at around 12,000 euros, and since the BMW was no longer ready to drive after the accident, it had to be towed.

traffic disruptions and alcohol test

As a result of the accident, a lane of the BAB 20 had to be blocked for around three hours, which led to considerable traffic disruptions. In addition, alcohol smell was found among the BMW driver. A breath alcohol test resulted in a value of almost 2.7 per thousand. As a result, blood sample and ensuring your driver's license were carried out. An investigation was initiated.

The winter road conditions at the time of the accident could also have contributed to the unfortunate situation, as was both news.de href = "https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/108747/5946251"> presseportal.de reported.