Alcoholized ghost drivers stopped on the A14 - police are looking for witnesses!

Alcoholized ghost drivers stopped on the A14 - police are looking for witnesses!

In the night of this Saturday, May 24th, 2025, the Vorarlberg police were called for a explosive incident on the A14. At around 3 a.m., several road users reported a ghost driver who was traveling in the wrong direction of travel. The officials were finally able to stop the 34-year-old man at the Frastanz exit. As reported [5min.at] (https://www.5min.at/5202505241128/Al alcoholized- Geister-auf-a14-gestopt/), the driver was alcoholic.

A alkomatt test carried out showed considerable alcoholization of the driver. As a result, both the driver's license and the vehicle key were taken on the spot. In addition, damage was determined on the passenger side on the passenger side. Investigations run to clarify whether this damage is related to the false trip, such as [Vol.at] (https://www.vol.at/geisterfahrer-auf-der-a14-stiedt.

Significant dangers from ghost trips

ghost drivers represent a serious risk on the streets. According to a study by the GDV - accident researchers of the insurers, who examined 218 collision locations based on false trips, often lead to serious injuries or even deaths. It is particularly questionable that a conscious ghost ride was found in 45.9 % of the cases. Alcohol was detected in about 20 % of ghost drivers, with younger drivers being more alcoholic than older people who often cause false trips from confusion or dementia.

The Bludenz Autobahn Police asks to contact witnesses that saw the alcoholized ghost driver or felt threatened by his driving behavior. Interested parties can contact the phone number 059 133 80 8101 to help clarify the incident.

The danger that runs out of ghost trips should not be underestimated. Caution is required, especially among older drivers, who often take the wrong way due to cognitive restrictions. However, younger drivers, especially in stressful situations or under the influence of alcohol, can quickly become a threat to themselves and other road users. The present situation on the A14 could therefore only be an example of a widespread problem that urgently needs more attention to avoid serious accidents.