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Horrible accident in Wiesenthau: driver fights for his life!
Serious accident in Wiesenthau, Forchheim: 29-year-old crashed under the influence of alcohol, vehicle burned. Injured, police are investigating.
Horrible accident in Wiesenthau: driver fights for his life!
On the night of Sunday, October 26, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Wiesenthau in the Forchheim district. A 29-year-old driver lost control of his car in a right-hand bend around 2 a.m. The vehicle left the road and crashed into a boundary wall of a residential property, whereupon it immediately burst into flames. Despite the dramatic situation, the driver was able to escape the burning vehicle on his own.
The fire brigade, which arrived quickly, quickly extinguished the fire. The material damage is estimated at around 25,000 euros. However, the driver suffered serious injuries that were considered life-threatening, particularly to his head and limbs. The man confessed on the spot that he had consumed “a lot of alcohol”. A blood sample was then ordered and his driving license was confiscated. An expert is now supposed to clarify the exact cause of the accident, reports InFranken.de.
Alcohol influence and road safety
Old Camels are hard to beat in accident statistics: In 2023, there were 37,172 alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany, which resulted in 18,686 injuries and 198 deaths. These figures show that drunk driving remains a major danger. On average, almost 102 such accidents occurred per day. Even though the number of accidents fell by 4.1% compared to the previous year, the number of traffic accidents and their victims remained worryingly high. In more than one in eighty accidents, a person dies in connection with alcohol-related driving behavior VPV reported.
What is particularly alarming is that 43.8% of alcohol-related driving errors can be attributed to car drivers. In addition, with a blood alcohol content of 0.3 per mille, vision, concentration and ability to react are impaired. This is particularly dangerous since the legal limit for drivers is 0.5 per mille. Drivers under 21 and on probation must adhere to a zero blood alcohol limit. If you have a blood alcohol level of 1.1, you are considered absolutely unfit to drive, which will result in criminal penalties. These numbers make it clear that this is a serious problem, as drinking alcohol the night before can lead to elevated levels the next day. On average, the body only breaks down 0.15 per mille per hour - a fact that should not be underestimated, warns Statista.
In summary, it can be said that the tragic accident in Wiesenthau not only affects the fate of an individual, but should also serve as a warning to all road users. It is up to us to take responsibility and become aware of the dangers of drunk driving. The numbers speak for themselves – let’s not let tragic incidents drag us any further!