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Drug offender flees after accident: driver's license permanently lost!
A 41-year-old caused an accident under the influence of drugs in Völkermarkt and fled. Both drivers remained uninjured.
Drug offender flees after accident: driver's license permanently lost!
On June 18, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. on the B70, at the Völkermarkt West exit, there was a traffic accident involving a 41-year-old man from the Völkermarkt district and a 30-year-old woman. Loud Click Carinthia The 41-year-old's vehicle touched the woman's car, who had stopped at the exit to give way.
The collision resulted in damage to the side mirrors of both vehicles, but fortunately everyone involved was uninjured. After the accident, the 41-year-old was uncooperative and fled the scene, turning around and driving towards Klagenfurt at excessive speed.
Discovery and investigation
At 10:10 p.m., a witness discovered the damaged vehicle without a license plate in Klagenfurt-Viktring. However, the driver was not there. He could later be found nearby. Drug and alcohol testing was conducted on site. The alcohol test was negative, while a voluntary rapid drug test reacted positively to cannabis (THC). A clinical examination determined that the driver was unfit to drive due to drug impairment, which resulted in a variety of legal consequences.
Due to the positive drug test, the 41-year-old agreed to have his blood taken and his driver's license was provisionally removed. The man was also reported.
Legal consequences for drug use
The legal framework for drugs on the road is strict. Loud ADAC The detection of drugs such as cannabis in the blood can lead to prison sentences of up to five years or fines. In particular, since August 22, 2024, the limit value for THC in blood serum for adults is 3.5 ng/ml; for novice drivers and people under 21 years of age there is a strict absolute ban at 1 ng/ml.
Drug use significantly impairs concentration, attention and reaction time. Drivers who are under the influence of drugs also face high costs, which can range between 5,000 and 7,000 euros when legal and procedural costs are taken into account. There is also a risk of points on the driving fitness register and possible civil law consequences.
The ADAC is calling for more intensive information and increased traffic controls in order to increase safety on the roads. The need for a medical-psychological examination (MPU) exists for drivers who are found to have used drugs.