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Driver with 2.02 per mille escapes after accident in Oepping!
An alcohol-related hit-and-run in the Rohrbach district ended in an accident. The police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Driver with 2.02 per mille escapes after accident in Oepping!
On December 7, 2024, a risky incident occurred on the B38 at around 9:35 p.m. when a drunk driver from the Rohrbach district collided with an oncoming car in Oepping. The 44-year-old was apparently heavily intoxicated, which an alcohol test confirmed with a blood alcohol level of 2.02. After the collision, in which both wing mirrors of the vehicles involved broke, the woman continued driving without stopping, reports MyDistrict.
An attentive driver from the Eferding district observed the incident and called the police while following the fleeing driver to the gas station at the Rohrbach roundabout. When the police wanted to check the 44-year-old, she accelerated again and fled towards Oepping. On the return trip there was another accident when she rammed the rear of a car driven by a 26-year-old from the Rohrbach district at high speed. She was injured to an unspecified degree during the encounter and was taken to Rohrbach Hospital after the police investigated the incident.
Follow-up and consequences
The police, who had already been alerted by the previous incident, immediately started a chase. Despite the dangers that existed both for herself and for other road users, the 44-year-old showed no regret and fled despite her apparent willingness to take risks. Such incidents highlight the pressing problems of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and demonstrate the dangers this brings. The report from RegioWiki According to him, the Rohrbach district is not only known for its scenic beauty, but also for the challenges in road traffic.