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Fast-paced joyride: Drunk driver flees after crash in Barmen!
A driver raced through Wuppertal's city center at up to 100 km/h, continued his journey after an accident and fled from the police.
Fast-paced joyride: Drunk driver flees after crash in Barmen!
A rapid incident has caused a stir in downtown Cologne, which is sure to be a topic of conversation in the coming days. On the evening of July 11, 2025, at 11:54 p.m., a rented Audi rolled across Haspeler Strasse at speeds of up to 100 km/h while the city had already fallen silent during the night. The driver, whose identity is still unknown, shot from Barmen to Elberfeld at an irresponsible speed, leaving both property damage and questions in the minds of passers-by.
The Audi, whose value is estimated at around 15,000 euros, hit the curb and continued its risky journey despite the damaged body. The vehicle was finally parked at Furter Hof, where the driver ran away. However, the police didn't take much time and quickly found the fleeing driver. The allegations are serious: hit-and-run, driving without a license and suspected drunk driving.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most common causes of accidents in Germany. Statistics show that 71% of drunk drivers involved in accidents had a blood alcohol level of at least 1.1. Consuming alcohol, sometimes even in small amounts, can impair memory and lead to dangerous accidents. A so-called “film tear”, which is often accompanied by high alcohol levels, can lead to those affected no longer being able to understand their actions, which can have devastating consequences, especially when driving, as the Rheinische Post notes.
The consequences for the driver
The legal consequences for the driver can be serious. In the event of an accident under the influence of alcohol, especially a hit-and-run, you can face not only high fines, but also prison sentences of up to three years. In addition, it is possible that the affected driver will receive points in Flensburg and his driving license will be revoked. Novice drivers in particular have to expect drastic consequences, as they are subject to a 0.0 alcohol limit. These strict rules are intended to help increase road safety and minimize the risk for all road users, reports the driving license portal.
The citizens of Cologne can look forward to exciting legal consequences, because the incident not only brought law enforcement into action, but also shows once again how important responsible behavior in road traffic is.