E-scooter accident in Wattenscheid: 21-year-olds with 1.1 per thousand falls!

E-scooter accident in Wattenscheid: 21-year-olds with 1.1 per thousand falls!

In the early morning hours of October 18, an incident occurred in Bochum Wattenscheid, which highlights the risks when driving with e-scooters. A 21-year-old woman from Dortmund was on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße with her e-scooter at around 1.15 a.m. when she plunged without an external intervention and banged slight injuries.

Although the fall did not result in serious injuries and the emergency services did not have to request a ambulance, the incident was not without consequences. While the police examined the circumstances of the accident, the officials noticed alcohol smell in their breath. A voluntary breath alcohol test showed that the woman had a value of about 1.1 per thousand, which is above the legal limit for driving.

Investigations initiated

In such cases, a blood sample is always taken to make an exact assessment of the alcohol content in the blood. The responsible traffic commissioner then initiated investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. The increased numbers of falls under the influence of alcohol throw a light on the need for more sensitization and regular reviews of driving suitability in road traffic.

Alcohol at the wheel is not only an issue for drivers, but also affects users of e-scooters. The incident continues to be reported, since he points to the potential dangers associated with driving under alcohol influence. More information about this incident can be found at www.presseportal.de