Drunk cyclist causes an accident and flees in Delmenhorst!

Drunk cyclist causes an accident and flees in Delmenhorst!

in Delmenhorst, a curious incident caused a sensation with a drunk cyclist. On October 5, 2024 at around 6:50 p.m., a 37-year-old man from Nordenham drove along Wilhelmstrasse with his bike and a grill. The cyclist under the influence of alcohol caused an accident by colliding with a properly parked Toyota. The grill he pulled behind his bike was the malefactor and damaged the car.

After the collision, the cyclist was apparently not ready to carry the consequences. He tried to flee. However, the vehicle owner, who had observed the incident, could not be shaken off. She followed the fleeing man and put him near the scene of the accident. When the arrest, there was a fall in which the cyclist was slightly injured on the foot.

alcoholic state leads to critical value

The breath alcohol test resulted in a frightening value of 2.03 per thousand, which indicates that the 37-year-old was heavily alcoholic. An additional blood test was arranged to precisely determine the alcohol content. The property damage to the Toyota incurred amounts to around 1,500 euros, which is an unpleasant surprise for the vehicle owner.

This incident raises questions about safety in road traffic, especially with regard to alcoholic drivers. The dangers that assume such situations should not be underestimated and could have serious consequences for everyone involved. Although the cyclist got away without more serious injuries, the incident illustrates the negative effects of alcohol at the tax, also in terms of means of transportation such as bicycles.

Overall, this incident shows how important it is to deal responsibly with alcohol. Cyclists are also obliged to adhere to the traffic rules and not to endanger themselves and others through unpredictable behavior. The police will investigate the incident, and it remains to be seen which further consequences the cyclists have to be expected.