Truck driver under the influence of alcohol: accident in Amberg with consequences

Truck driver under the influence of alcohol: accident in Amberg with consequences

On Thursday morning, a truck driver from the Amberg-Sulzbach district endangered road traffic safety considerably, while he was at the wheel with an extremely high alcohol level of 2.2 per thousand. The incident occurred in Amberg around 11 a.m. when the 43-year-old was traveling with his truck on Immenstetter Strasse from Raigering towards Hirschau.

in the curve area, near the Raigering town exit, there was a collision with the exterior mirror of an oncoming truck. The other driver, to put it, showed no sense of responsibility. Instead of stopping and fulfilling his obligations as an accident, he continued his journey towards Amberg. Due to the collision, property damage of around 1,200 euros was caused.

police search measures and consequences

The police officers who moved after the incident immediately initiated search measures. Fortunately, the vehicle described was found in the city costs, and the driver underwent a control. Already at the first encounter, the officers noticed the 43-year-old's strong alcohol smell, which immediately seemed suspicious.

A alcohol test carried out confirmed the guess of the police and resulted in a considerable values of over 2.2 per thousand. In view of this high number, it was decided to collect both the vehicle key and the driver's license. In addition, a blood sample was ordered to confirm the alcohol content again and to secure evidence of the procedure.

The truck driver now faces serious legal consequences. He must be responsible for the risk of road traffic and unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident. Such incidents are not only a danger for the driver himself, but also for other road users. The behavior of this driver throws a bright light on the problem of driving under the influence of alcohol, which should still be taken very seriously in today's society.

This incident is not only an example of irresponsible behavior in road traffic, but also an urgent appeal to all drivers to recognize their own limits and always put the safety in road traffic in the first place. At a time when traffic safety is becoming increasingly important, it is crucial that every single responsibility for his actions assumes. Alcohol consumption and driving simply do not go together, and this should remain anchored in the minds of all road users.