21-year-old driver in Spittal/Drau after an accident with drugs slightly injured

21-year-old driver in Spittal/Drau after an accident with drugs slightly injured

In the night of November 28, 2024, at around 00:05, a traffic accident occurred in the city of Spittal/Drau, which attracted the attention of the police. A 21-year-old man from the region was on the federal road B 100 with his car when he was obviously influenced by addictive substances. Next to him was a 17-year-old acquaintance, who also suffered slight injuries at the time of the accident.

The driver lost control of the vehicle, got off the road and initially crashed into a hydrant. The car then collided with a concrete wall. Fortunately, both inmates of the vehicle remained only slightly injured, but the incident led to considerable property damage to the car and the hydrant, which was damaged.

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When the accident recording, the police found symptoms of an impairment of addictive substances to the driver. In addition, the officers found a small amount of cannabis cabin in the car as well as the necessary utensils, including a grinder and a hookah. The man was then brought to a medical examination, which confirmed a inability to drive due to the impairment of addiction and fatigue. As a result, he was taken away from the driver's license.

The Spittal/Drau volunteer fire brigade was also in use and supported 12 emergency services in securing the accident site. Damage to the car and infrastructure was immediately documented, while the investigation into the seized addictive substances continues.

The relevance of this incident is obvious: it once again illustrates the risks associated with driving under the influence of drugs, and could potentially also cause public discussions about traffic safety and drug use in road traffic. A detailed analysis of the situation and further information on the incident can be found in a report www.osttirol-online.at .