Drunk driving in Burg Salm: hospitalization and loss of driving license!

Drunk driving in Burg Salm: hospitalization and loss of driving license!

Last night there were two serious traffic accidents in the Burg Salm/Wittlich region that were caused by the influence of alcohol. The first incident occurred on Friday evening, August 8th. A 28-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle on the K13 and overturned. Although the man was able to free himself from the car, he left the scene of the accident before emergency services arrived. Due to the impassable terrain, an extensive search operation was initiated, involving the fire department, a rescue dog team, the police and even a helicopter with a thermal imaging camera. The drunken driver was finally found around 800 meters away in a forest, given medical treatment and taken to hospital. The police ordered a blood sample and the seizure of his driver's license, while the vehicle was totaled, as previously reported by [wochenspiegellive.de](https://www.wochenspiegellive.de/kreis-bernkastel-wittlich/artikel/ Alcoholfahrten-enden-im-klinik-und-mit-fuehrerscheinentzug).

Another accident occurred the following Saturday morning, August 9th. A 21-year-old man called the police in Wittlich and confessed to having caused an accident. An alcohol test carried out showed an alarming 1.90 per mille. His passenger had already suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital before the police patrol arrived. In this case, too, a blood test and the revocation of the driver's license were ordered.

Alcohol influence and legal consequences

The consequences of such accidents are not only of a health nature. Traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol are considered a criminal offense in Germany and have both criminal and civil consequences. Courts can impose fines, including imprisonment, and driving license suspensions. This depends on the severity of the incident and the level of blood alcohol content. According to [ra-kotz.de](https://www.ra-kotz.de/verkehrsunfall-unter-lokal-oder-drogeneinfluss-followen-fuer- Schadenssatz-und-strafrecht.htm), the minimum blood alcohol limit for a criminal offense for experienced drivers is 1.1 per mille, while legal action can be taken for inexperienced drivers from just 0.5 per mille.

In addition, those who caused an accident can expect claims for damages. These can include both material damages, such as vehicle repair costs, and non-material damages, such as compensation for pain and suffering. It is important to know that claims for damages can be made independently of possible criminal proceedings. Additionally, the burden of proof usually lies with the person making the claim, which can be challenging in cases of gross negligence.

The risks of alcohol consumption

Alcohol is a cell toxin that damages all cells in the body and leads to changes in consciousness and a reduced ability to react. After consuming just one beer, the risk of being involved in an accident increases significantly. It is therefore essential to be aware of the dangers and use alcohol responsibly. The Federal Republic sets strict limits to ensure road safety. With a blood alcohol level of 1.6, driving is considered a criminal offense, which can result in a medical-psychological examination (MPU), according to fachanwalt.de.

Although the consumption of alcohol is often very popular in social gatherings, one's own responsibility should not be forgotten. A safe way comes before a possible crash!