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Wheel loader crasher in Mauer: Drunk driver runs over passenger!
A drunk wheel loader driver (33) injures a passenger in Mauer, Rhine-Neckar district, in an accident with a blood alcohol level of 3.18. Police are investigating.
Wheel loader crasher in Mauer: Drunk driver runs over passenger!
On Friday, October 24, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in Mauer in the Rhein-Neckar district. A 33-year-old, very drunk, drove a wheel loader through Heidelberger Straße towards the center of the town. What he didn't know was that a passenger on the front shovel of the device and a gas bottle were on board with him. The driver had a breath alcohol level of an incredible 3.18 per mille, which not only made him unsafe to drive, but also had serious consequences. Heidelberg24 reports.
The accident began when the passenger fell off the shovel while driving. Unfortunately, the wheel loader hit him, causing significant injuries to his right leg. He was then taken to the nearest hospital. The police are now investigating charges of endangering road traffic and driving without a valid driver's license because the driver did not have a driving license.
Report on the incident
The dramatic scenes took place around 5:00 p.m. The wheel loader, which is used for construction work in the region, was put in a completely different light when the driver and his passenger ended up in a risky situation. The incident, which took place on Heidelberger Strasse, could have serious legal consequences for the 33-year-old. The police began investigations that evening to clarify the exact cause of the accident. Loud Pressemeier The driver was taken to the police station for a blood test, where his drunkenness was clearly proven.
Statistics in Germany clearly show that drinking and driving is a serious problem. A current survey by the Federal Statistical Office shows that the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents was consistently high from 1995 to 2024. Even today, many drivers still drive drunk in various scenarios, which sometimes leads to tragic accidents. This topic is also discussed in one Statista survey illuminated in detail.
These incidents highlight the dangers associated with driving under the influence of alcohol. Yesterday's tragedy in Mauer could perhaps serve as a warning to others: When deciding to get behind the wheel or operate a heavy piece of equipment, common sense and responsibility towards yourself and others should always be the priority.