Drunk driver flees after crash in Maxglan – police strike!

Drunk driver flees after crash in Maxglan – police strike!

A serious traffic accident occurred in the Maxglan district of Salzburg on December 4, 2024, in which a 55-year-old Austrian, who was under the influence of alcohol, caused significant property damage and then fled the scene of the accident. Eyewitnesses reported the situation and helped the police find the man, who had a breath alcohol level of an incredible 3.4 per mille, near the scene of the accident. According to the authorities, the driver had to immediately surrender his driver's license and is being charged with several offenses, such as salzburg.orf.at reported in detail.

But that wasn't all. In addition to the hit-and-run, another incident was reported on the same day in which a 32-year-old Italian driver was stopped by the police in the city of Salzburg. During the stop, officers noticed a strong odor of cannabis in the driver's vehicle, indicating that he was also under the influence of drugs. A medical officer confirmed the impairment caused by addictive substances. The Italian also had to give up his driving license and is now facing charges meinkreis.at reported.

Hit and run despite a serious offense

The two incidents clearly demonstrate the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The police speak of a worrying trend that urgently needs to be addressed more publicly. While the 55-year-old driver is already being prosecuted for his hit-and-run and alcohol offenses, the drug driver is also being prosecuted and is calling for the police's current safety measures. In both cases, the quick reaction of witnesses and police contributed significantly to bringing the delinquent drivers to justice.