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Devastating accidents in Cloppenburg and Vechta: drunk driving!
Two traffic accidents in Cloppenburg and Vechta on June 15, 2025: Drunk drivers cause property damage and escape.
Devastating accidents in Cloppenburg and Vechta: drunk driving!
An eventful evening in Lower Saxony: On Saturday evening at 9:40 p.m. a serious accident occurred on Dinklager Landstrasse, just before the Märschendorf exit. A 33-year-old man from Diepholz left the road in a left-hand bend, hit a tree and two boulders and finally rolled over before the vehicle came to a stop on its roof. How news.de Reportedly, the driver sustained minor injuries but was able to free himself from the vehicle. He was taken to hospital for further treatment. It is noteworthy that his breath alcohol level was 1.53 per mille, which led to the confiscation of his driver's license.
The incident is an example of the dangers of drunk driving. According to Section 316 of the Criminal Code, you are considered to be completely unfit to drive from just 1.1 per mille, which can have serious legal consequences, including fines or even prison sentences of up to one year and the revocation of your driving license, such as lawyer.org explained. The penalties even increase when traffic accidents occur.
Another incident in Vechta
On Sunday night, at 2:15 a.m., a second accident happened in Vechta on Kolpingstrasse, near house number 22. A 64-year-old man from Goldenstedt crashed his car into a parked vehicle while maneuvering. The security forces at the neighboring shooting festival reacted early and took his vehicle keys to prevent anything worse from happening. However, the driver continued his attempt to escape, but was quickly followed by witnesses and ultimately stopped by the police. In this case, too, with a breath alcohol level of 1.61 per mille, a blood sample was taken and the driver's license was confiscated.
Drunk driving is a dangerous risk for all road users, and alcohol limits in Germany are strict. The absolute alcohol ban for novice drivers and people under 21 is 0.0 per mille. From just 0.3 per mille, one speaks of relative inability to drive, which can lead to punishment if there are abnormal driving behavior, as in the case of ADAC highlighted. Violations not only result in high fines and points in Flensburg, but also a one-month driving ban. In serious incidents, prison sentences can even be imposed.
Safe on the road
The shocking incidents that took place in Lohne and Vechta once again make it clear how important it is to act responsibly in road traffic. Driving under the influence of alcohol is not only a personal decision, but it also puts other road users at risk. Current accidents illustrate the need to respect alcohol limits and never drive while intoxicated.