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Alcohol ride in Nötsch: 61-year-old injured, 18-year-old remains salvation!
An alcoholic driver collides in Nötsch with another vehicle; She is injured, the young driver remains intact.
Alcohol ride in Nötsch: 61-year-old injured, 18-year-old remains salvation!
A serious traffic accident occurred in Nötsch on L35 Bleiberger Straße. A 61-year-old driver got on the opposite lane in a right curve and collided with an approaching 18-year-old driver. While the young driver was unharmed, the older woman had to be hospitalized with injuries to the hospital with an undetermined degree. An alkotest showed a significant alcoholization in her, which led to the provisional decrease in her driver's license, how Gailtal Journal reported.
Traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol are a serious problem that accepts worrying proportions not only in Austria, but also in Germany. According to statistics that extend until 2024, the numbers show a steady increase in alcohol -related traffic accidents, an indication of the continuing dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. In the period from 1995 to 2024, the Federal Statistical Office documented a significant proportion of these accidents, which are emphasized. The detailed statistics are available online on the Statista platform, such as Statista Notice.
Risk factors and prevention
The dangers of alcohol at the wheel are well documented. It is known that alcohol extends the response times and impairs perception. This often leads to serious accidents that can have serious consequences for both the drivers and other road users. Numerous campaigns try to sensitize the public about the dangers of alcohol and driving while Know your limit provides comprehensive information on the associated risks.
The clarification of the safe handling of alcohol and the responsibilities at the wheel remains essential. The aftermath of today's accident in Nötsch is an important reminder for all road users to think beyond their own limits and, if in doubt, do without driving. The legal regulations for alcoholization at the tax have a preventive effect, but as the recent incident shows, they are still of great importance.