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Drunk driving: head-on collision in Ennigerloh!
On October 24th, 2025, an alcohol-related accident occurred in Ennigerloh, Warendorf. One driver sustained minor injuries and had to be taken to hospital.
Drunk driving: head-on collision in Ennigerloh!
Yesterday evening, October 24th, 2025, there was an unusual incident on Ostenfelder Straße in Ennigerloh. A 45-year-old driver from Beelen caused a damaging accident at 9:35 p.m. in which his car collided with a parked van. The collision pushed the van onto a vehicle parked behind it. The driver suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to hospital news.de reported.
A serious factor in this accident was the driver's influence of alcohol, which was discovered during the accident investigation. According to police, a blood test was ordered and the man's driver's license was confiscated. In addition, the officers started an investigation against him. The consequences of the accident include that all of the vehicles involved were so badly damaged that they were no longer drivable and had to be towed away. The road was closed in both directions while the accident was being recorded.
How often do alcohol-related accidents occur?
Drunk driving is a recurring problem, and the statistics show it. Loud Statista There were a considerable number of alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany from 1995 to 2024, which are cause for concern. These accidents cause not only damage to vehicles but also debris on the road and in the worst case scenario can result in serious injury or even death.
A similar incident occurred a few months ago, on April 5, 2025, in Warendorf. There, a 46-year-old man from Warendorf also came under the influence of alcohol and crossed into the opposite lane of Velsener Weg. This led to a collision with a 43-year-old Warendorfer who wanted to turn. Here too, police measures followed, including ordering a blood sample and securing the driver's license calf.
Police authorities continually emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence, and these cases are just two of many that underscore the need for preventive measures. In the end, it is up to each individual to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of other road users.