Alcoholized driver causes accident and insults the police in Kerpen

Alcoholized driver causes accident and insults the police in Kerpen

23.07.2024 - 11:11

Police Rhein-Erft-Kreis

alcohol consumption at the wheel: a danger to the community

An incident in Kerpen has once again focused on the problem of driving under the influence of alcohol. On the night of July 22, 2024, a 49-year-old driver, who was presumably under the influence of alcohol, was taken into custody after causing an accident on a petrol station area.

event chain on the petrol station site

According to the first information, the driver of a Hyundai is said to have directed the petrol station area on Heerstrasse around 9 p.m. There was a collision with a parked mini, which led to considerable property damage. Witnesses who observed the situation noticed the striking smell of alcohol among the driver and then informed the police.

aggressive behavior and police operation

The arrival of the police officers was accompanied by an unexpected aggressiveness of the person who caused the accident. The 49-year-old behaved uncooperatively and insulted the law enforcement officers, which ultimately led to handcuffs being created. A breath alcohol test confirmed the suspicion: with a value of over 1.9 per thousand, the driver was clearly alcoholized.

Measures of the police

The man's driver's license was ensured as an immediate measure. A doctor took a blood sample in the hospital on order to precisely determine the alcohol content. The suspect's statement that he intended to continue driving alcoholized, despite the incident, was particularly worrying. In order to avoid further dangers, the emergency services brought him to police custody.

consequences and legal consequences

The 49-year-old is now faced with legal consequences not only because of the suspicion of the risk of road traffic under alcohol influence, but also due to insult to the police. The investigation of the traffic commissioner has already been initiated.

social relevance of alcohol violations

This incident throws a light on the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol. Such situations not only affect those directly involved, but also pose a threat to other road users. It is important that the community is sensitized to the dangers to prevent similar incidents in the future

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