Child slightly injured: drunk drivers caught after an accident in Amberg

Child slightly injured: drunk drivers caught after an accident in Amberg

A recently taken uphill accident in Amberg not only shaken the local community, but also highlights important topics such as traffic safety and the dangers of alcohol abuse. On Tuesday evening, around 8:15 p.m., a ten -year -old child was slightly injured in a traffic accident when a driver rose on his mother's vehicle.

The accident circumstances

The incident occurred on Nuremberg Straße (B85) at the Speckmannshofer intersection. According to initial knowledge, the accident was dramatic when the responsible driver fled from the scene of the accident after the collision. This led to an intensive search and investigation effort by the police.

important testimony

In an unexpected twist, the injured child was able to contribute to clarifying the incident while being treated in the hospital. It contacted the officials and identified the fleeing driver as the man who had rammed his mother's car. Thanks to this decisive statement and the statements of other witnesses, the police were able to quickly clarify the case.

an irresponsible road user

After the 49-year-old driver escaped, which comes from the district, he was found and checked at home. An alcohol test carried out showed an alarming value of over 3.50 per thousand. Such a high level of alcohol is a significant danger not only for the driver, but also for other road users.

legal consequences

The legal consequences for the man are serious. He now faces several crimes, including the unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident. In addition, the driver's license was immediately withdrawn. The property damage caused by the accident is estimated at around 1,000 euros. However, this sum is only a small part of the consequences that come to the driver.

social effects

This incident underlines the urgent need to take measures to improve traffic safety and to combat alcohol abuse. Local authorities and organizations are now invited to initiate programs and campaigns in order to raise awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol and to clarify the population about the consequences of such actions.

- Nag