Geislingen: Drunk driver escapes after several accidents

considerable property damage and civil courage in Geislingen

ulm (ots)

An incident in Geislingen shaked the local community and focused on the importance of civil engagement. In the night of Saturday, at 11:30 p.m., several traffic accidents occurred when a 58-year-old man with his Mercedes caused a number of collisions under the influence of alcohol.

chronology of events

The Mercedes driver initially drove over a traffic island before damaging parked cars. He brushed an Opel, then collided with a Dacia and pushed it onto a BMW. This chain reaction led to the vehicle of the person who caused the accident and lost a front tire. Instead of facing the consequences of his actions, he fled from the scene of the accident. He parked his badly damaged car in a nearby side street.

civil courage as the key to the Enlightenment

A 27-year-old witness was in the right place at the right time and observed the driver's escape. He acted immediately, provided the person who caused the accident until the police arrived, showing impressive civil courage. Thanks to his courageous intervention, the man could be identified quickly.

consequences for the person who caused the accident

A breath alcohol test carried out confirmed that the 58-year-old was heavily alcoholic. The police took him into custody, and a subsequent stay in the hospital was necessary to take blood. His driver's license was also confiscated. The entire property damage amounts to around 15,000 euros, and the driver now looks forward to a criminal proceedings.

meaning of the incident for the community

This incident not only illustrates the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, but also emphasizes the importance of the civil courage within the community. The witness's intervention shows that everyone is able to take responsibility and to eliminate potential dangers. It is of great importance that such incidents are discussed in public in order to raise awareness of responsible behavior in road traffic.