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Drunk driver causes crash on the A1 – 36-year-old injured!
On June 22, 2025, there was a traffic accident under the influence of alcohol on Autobahn 1 near Vechta. A 32-year-old driver slightly injured a 36-year-old.
Drunk driver causes crash on the A1 – 36-year-old injured!
On the night of June 22, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on Autobahn 1, between Vechta and Lohne/Dinklage, which draws attention to the serious issue of drunk driving. At 1:25 a.m., a 32-year-old man from Nordwalde drove his Skoda into a vehicle in front without braking. The driver of the Kia, a 36-year-old from Hamburg, was slightly injured and had to be taken to hospital. Both vehicles were able to be directed onto the hard shoulder without causing major traffic jams because the traffic density was low. The material damage amounts to around 9,000 euros, reported news.de.
The police investigation revealed that the person who caused the accident was significantly under the influence of alcohol. An alcohol test revealed a breath alcohol concentration of 1.82 per mille. In accordance with legal regulations, a blood sample was taken and his driver's license was confiscated. He is now prohibited from driving vehicles that require a driving license. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious criminal offense in Germany and is not classified as an administrative offense bussgeldkatalog.net explained.
Legal consequences and dangers
The legal regulations in Germany provide for clear consequences. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 per mille or more, legal action can be taken; in the event of an accident under the influence of alcohol, the penalties are particularly severe. According to Section 315c of the Criminal Code, driving under the influence of alcohol can be punished with a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine if this endangers the life and limb of others. If the blood alcohol concentration is 1.6 per mille, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is usually ordered, as shown on anwalt.de described.
A shocking fact: In 2015, there were over 305,000 accidents with personal injuries in Germany, of which 9,170 were due to drunk driving. Drinking alcohol while driving not only increases your willingness to take risks, but also your reaction time. Those affected who cause an accident under the influence of alcohol must also expect claims for compensation for pain and suffering, which make the financial consequences even worse.
Prevention and responsibility
Unfortunately, what happened at night on Autobahn 1 is not an isolated case. Road safety is the responsibility of every individual. It is crucial to recognize the dangers of consuming alcohol before and while driving and, when in doubt, to use alternative transportation options. Looking back, we can only recommend that everyone take better care of their own safety and the safety of those around them.