Traffic accident and alcohol -related falls: Police investigated in the Gotha district

Von Kl Redaktion

The district of Gotha. last week beat a number of traffic accidents on the streets of Gotha high waves. The focus was on various road users, which were in questionable situations due to the influence of drugs and alcohol. The incidents throw a light on the challenges in the field of traffic safety.

accident in Mühlberg and the consequences

On Sunday afternoon, a serious traffic accident occurred in Mühlberg when two cars collided in the intersection of Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Straße and Gothaer Straße. In the collision, a total of four people, including a 53-year-old Audi driver and a 28-year-old driver of a Hyundai. According to the police reports, both vehicles were badly damaged, and the property damage is estimated at around 30,000 euros. However, it remains unclear how severe the injuries of those involved are.

The crash of the cyclist

directly with these traffic events is the case of a 26-year-old cyclist who fell in Gotha on Sunday evening. According to the police, the man lost control of his bike and fell on Inselsbergstrasse. An investigation showed that his alcoholization with about 0.5 per thousand was a possible cause of the fall. This incident also shows how important it is to behave responsibly in road traffic.

Problem of drugs at the wheel

But the challenges for traffic safety do not end with alcohol. A 29-year-old e-scooter driver was checked on the night of Sunday on Humboldtstraße, with a drug test positively responding to cannabis and amphetamine or methamphetamine. This raises serious questions about the safety of e-scooters in road traffic, especially if they are used by drivers who are under the influence of drugs.

Strengthen awareness of traffic safety

The incidents in Gotha are an urgent appeal to improve traffic safety in the region. The police play a crucial role in monitoring and enforcing regulations to ensure that all road users act responsibly. It is essential to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to prevent similar incidents in the future

The increasing number of traffic accidents caused by drugs and alcohol requires joint action by authorities, educational institutions and society as a whole. Enlightenment campaigns about the risks and consequences are of crucial importance in order to significantly reduce the number of injuries and deaths in road traffic.