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Alcohol at the wheel: 51-year-old causes accident and escapes!
A 51-year-old caused a traffic accident under the influence of alcohol (1.67 per thousand) on the B410 in Dreis-Brück. Driver, investigation.
Alcohol at the wheel: 51-year-old causes accident and escapes!
Dreis-Brück (ots)
on Saturday evening, October 12, 2024 at around 7:16 p.m., there was a serious traffic accident on the B410. A 51-year-old man from the Gerolstein community was traveling with his car when he ran a traffic island at a crossing to the L67. The accident, which was caused by an unsuitable speed and alcohol influence, led to the man's vehicle also damaged traffic signs.
The effects of the accident could not be overlooked. Parts of the signage were catapulted to the oncoming lane by the impact of the impact, which led to a collision with the car of a 24-year-old driver from the same community, which was slightly injured. The older driver did not let himself be stopped by the scene of the accident and continued without regulating the damage or taking care of the safety of the other participants.
Investigations and consequences
Thanks to the remarkable reaction of the police and evidence of other road users, the fleeting driver could be stopped a short time later. When checking the 51-year-old, there were soon signs of an alcohol influence. A breath alcohol test carried out revealed a value of 1.67 per thousand, which clearly distinguished it as traffic -amended.
The police then initiated an investigation against the man. A blood sample was arranged and his driver's license was confiscated. In addition, he was prohibited from continuing, which means that he can no longer sit behind the wheel for the time being.
Such incidents throw a serious light on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, a topic that repeatedly causes discussions. Known cities like Dreis-Brück have to make sure to increase traffic safety in order to avoid similar situations.
Important is not only the criminal prosecution in the course of such incidents, but also to raise awareness in society that alcohol and driving do not belong together. The police therefore appeal to all road users to take responsibility and to do without driving in case of doubt.