Drunk driver drags senior in Priesendorf for several meters!

Drunk driver drags senior in Priesendorf for several meters!

In a shocking incident in Priesendorf yesterday, an accident occurred that once again brought the dangers of drunk driving into focus. Loud bamberg-meine-stadt.de A 68-year-old senior tried to stop a drunk driver from fleeing in his vehicle. In the resulting conflict, the elderly man was struck and dragged several meters before being thrown from the car.

The incident occurred when the senior noticed that the driver of a black pickup truck, which came from the Haßberge district, was driving dangerously. In a brave attempt to prevent the driver from leaving, the 68-year-old reached into the vehicle to remove the ignition key. However, this courageous action ended tragically when the driver tried to press the accelerator and drag the senior citizen away with his vehicle.

Injuries and escape

The senior suffered minor head injuries and several abrasions in the incident. Fortunately, emergency services were not needed. The driver, however, committed a hit-and-run after the incident. The Haßfurt police station immediately launched a search for the fugitive perpetrator, but so far without success. The driver was described as around 50 years old, around 180 cm tall and strong. The police are asking the public for information by calling 0951/9129-310.

Influence of alcohol on the road

Drinking alcohol while driving not only brings with it legal consequences, but also poses an enormous risk to road safety. According to bussgeldkatalog.de An accident under the influence of alcohol is a criminal offense that can result in heavy fines and even imprisonment. A driving ban is imposed with a blood alcohol level of just 0.3 per mille, and even more serious penalties can be imposed in the event of an accident.

A driver who causes an accident while drunk must also expect a medical-psychological examination (MPU) to be ordered to check their fitness to drive. The psychological effect of alcohol, which, among other things, increases the willingness to take risks, not only contributes to the endangerment of other road users, but also to one's own safety on the road fachanwalt.de explained in detail.

The incident in Priesendorf is an urgent appeal to all road users to take responsibility and ensure that drinking and driving never come together. Because what started as a harmless drink can quickly lead to unforeseen and catastrophic consequences.