Two slightly injured after accident: alcohol at the wheel in Harsewinkel!

Two slightly injured after accident: alcohol at the wheel in Harsewinkel!

In the late evening of October 5, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Harsewinkel, more precisely in Wadenhardstraße in the Marienfeld district, which resulted in two slightly injured drivers. According to information from Radio Gütersloh If a 37-year-old driver of a Hyundai lost control of his vehicle and collided at the confluence with an oncoming VW, which was controlled by an 18-year-old Harsewinkler. Both cars were badly damaged by the impact and landed in an adjacent field, so that they were no longer ready to drive.

Both participants were quickly transported to an outpatient treatment to a Gütersloh hospital where their minor injuries were treated. During the accident, the police found that one of the drivers was alcoholic. A blood sample was taken and the driver's driver's license was ensured. In addition, one of the vehicles involved was not properly approved, which led to the order of the public prosecutor.

Alcohol at the wheel and its consequences

Driving under the influence of alcohol not only carries physical risks for all road users, but can also bring serious legal consequences. In Germany, there are strict alcohol boundaries that prescribe up to 0.0 per thousand for people under the age of 21 and for beginners in the trial period. The relative inability to drive begins from 0.3 per thousand, while from 0.5 per thousand considerable fines and points in Flensburg threaten how ADAC reported. From 1.1 per thousand, you are legally classified as absolutely fitting, which can result in serious consequences such as license withdrawal and possibly a prison sentence.

Especially last year there were around 34,700 traffic accidents related to alcohol, which corresponds to an average of around 95 accidents per day. Against this background, it becomes clear that the topic of alcohol at the tax should not be underestimated, and there are diverse regulations that are used for violations. The liability and comprehensive insurance are often reluctant to regulate damage when alcoholic beverages are involved, which can significantly increase all financial consequences for those affected, as in a report of E-law24 was determined.

Investigations and calls for witnesses

The police immediately initiated an event -related criminal proceedings and is currently still investigating the exact cause of the accident. Wadenhardstrasse was closed in both directions during the accident, which led to traffic disruptions. Anyone who is witnesses to the accident or has relevant information is asked to contact the police in Gütersloh on 05241/8690.

This incident was again taken as an opportunity not only by the injuries of the drivers, but also by the consequences of alcohol consumption in road traffic, to the importance of traffic safety and the responsible use of alcohol.