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Quad driver near Volkach under drugs and alcohol: accident with consequences!
A 29-year-old quad driver under the influence of drugs and alcohol had an accident near Volkach on June 21, 2025. Investigations are ongoing.
Quad driver near Volkach under drugs and alcohol: accident with consequences!
On June 21, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on state road 2274 near Volkach when a 29-year-old quad driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The incident happened around 1:10 p.m. while the driver was driving towards Volkach. First, the man hit a guardrail on a curve with his quad bike and stopped to assess the damage and collect vehicle parts. Almost immediately after this action, he made another mistake and after about 100 meters collided with the guardrail again, causing him to fall off the quad. The other road users who were alerted immediately called the emergency number.
When examining the driver, the Kitzingen police station discovered that he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The driver suffered minor injuries and measures such as taking blood and securing his driving license were initiated. Investigations into endangering road traffic and fleeing a traffic accident were also initiated. The fire brigades from Volkach and Obervolkach were deployed to deal with the situation. Such incidents highlight the dangers posed by drunk driving and the need for measures to prevent such accidents.
Legal consequences of driving under the influence
In Germany, traffic accidents that occur under the influence of alcohol or drugs have not only civil but also criminal consequences. These range from fines to driving license revocation to claims for damages against those who caused the accident. References to this can be found in the legal provisions, as listed on ra-kotz.de be explained.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is punishable under Section 316 of the Criminal Code. Things become critical from a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.5 per mille; If you have a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more, you are considered unfit to drive and face significantly harsher penalties. The consequences of such a decision are the loss of your driving license and, in the worst case, prison sentences. The risks and impairments that alcohol has on the ability to react should not be underestimated. The risk to one's own safety and that of other road users is enormous, as a study by VUT Sachverachtengesellschaft mbH & Co. KG makes clear, which is published in an article rechtaktuell.org is addressed.
Further attention must be paid to civil law liability issues. The liable parties can be held accountable for material and non-material damage, with injured parties being able to assert claims for damages directly from the person who caused the accident or their insurance company. This is independent of possible criminal consequences, which can also be determined by a court.
Responsibility behind the wheel goes beyond your own safety. Every driver should be aware that even the smallest amount of alcohol or drugs can have serious consequences. Prevention measures such as using public transport or ordering a taxi should therefore always be considered in order to avoid accidents and the associated tragic developments.