Three men, one car: confusion on Aachen's streets

Three men, one car: confusion on Aachen's streets

an unexpected collision of alcohol and gravity in Aachen

In the early morning hours of July 3, 2024, the police in Aachen were confronted with an unusual Situation: a damaged car on the roadside of Aachener Strasse and three men who had a combination of drunkenness in road traffic, driving without a license and driver's flight - everything with just one car.

The incident began that the 19-year-old driver of the car was discovered by the officials. He claimed that there were three of them, but the original driver, a 33-year-old man from Stolberg, had left the vehicle with a street sign after an accident. Now the 19-year-old and a 27-year-old Aachener alternately tried to get the car up and running again-not with a functioning engine, but with gravity.

After two failed attempts, the officials had to intervene and make it clear that driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and using gravity is not only dangerous, but also illegal. None of the men also had a driving license. Fortunately, nobody was injured, but the street signs involved were damaged in the incident.

The incident clearly shows the dangers of alcohol at the wheel and the unpredictable consequences of violations of the traffic rules. The police strongly recommend driving sober and responsibly to avoid accidents and damage.

It remains to be hoped that such incidents will help to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol at the wheel and to improve security on the streets.

- Nag