Traffic chaos in Wilhelmshaven: accidents and drunk driving!

Traffic chaos in Wilhelmshaven: accidents and drunk driving!

In Wilhelmshaven, several traffic accidents caused a stir at the end of October. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, there were several incidents in the city that not only resulted in property damage but also injuries. What particularly caught the eye was an accident at the HEM gas station on Gökerstrasse, in which a 65-year-old driver caused extensive material damage due to an unfortunate collision with the shop's entrance door.

On Thursday, shortly before 2:15 p.m., another accident occurred at the intersection of Peterstrasse and Werftstrasse. Here, a 36-year-old driver wanted to turn left from Werftstrasse onto Peterstrasse when, due to a broken traffic sign, she collided with a 30-year-old driver on Peterstrasse who was coming from the west. The driver and her 8-year-old daughter suffered minor injuries, while both vehicles sustained significant damage. Overall, property damage is expected to amount to several thousand euros, which the police have documented in detail, as reported by polizei.news.

Accident at the gas station

The accident at the HEM gas station occurred just about an hour later, at 3:53 p.m. The 65-year-old driver was driving her vehicle at walking speed in the gas station area and apparently lost control of her car. Her car broke through the entrance to the shop and only came to a stop in the sales area. The estimated damage value of 10,000 euros makes it clear that the incident could also have economic consequences for the operator.

These incidents clearly show how confusing the traffic situation in Wilhelmshaven currently is. The police are taking the situation very seriously and are warning of the dangers that can arise from defective traffic signs and inattention on the roads. The topics of road safety and how to deal with drunk driving are also not neglected.

Drunk driving seizure

Another worrying event occurred on Friday, October 31, 2025. At 6:38 a.m., a 61-year-old driver was checked who was apparently driving home heavily intoxicated after visiting Sanderbusch Hospital. The breath alcohol test showed a value of 1.71 per mille. This led to the initiation of criminal proceedings and the securing of the driver's license in order to prevent further offenses. The police emphasize the importance of road safety and emphasize that such cases occur far too often, as n-ag notes.

The combination of broken traffic signs, careless drivers and the influence of alcohol raises questions about road safety in the region. The authorities are called upon to increase awareness and preventive measures in order to avoid such incidents in the future.