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Speedy drunk driving in Eltville: BMW crashed into police car!
An alcohol-related traffic accident in Eltville am Rhein: Two accidents, extensive property damage and drunk driving revealed.
Speedy drunk driving in Eltville: BMW crashed into police car!
A significant incident occurred in the town of Eltville am Rhein on Saturday evening, which urgently highlights the dangers of drunk driving. A 35-year-old man from Mainz caught the attention of the police when he crashed into another car while pulling out of a parking space in his white BMW. However, this was just the beginning of his chaotic journey. Despite the initial collision, he continued towards Eltville and eventually caused a collision with a patrol car. The incident only ended on Erbacher Strasse, at the corner of Im Kappelhof, where the driver was finally stopped.
As Mittelhessen reports, an alcohol test showed that the driver's breath alcohol level was above two per mille, which puts him in a clear category of unfitness to drive under German law. Did you know that relative inability to drive is suspected from just 0.3 per mille? If you have a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more, you are considered completely unfit to drive, which means a serious criminal liability situation for this driver. In addition, his passenger was also significantly intoxicated.
The fatal consequences
The total damage caused by this reckless driving amounts to around 12,000 euros. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the incident shines a bright light on the often underestimated dangers of driving under the influence. As a spokesman for Presseportal emphasizes, drinking and driving is not only a risk for the driver himself, but also for all other road users.
In another case that took place on federal highway 42 in Eltville, a driver of a red Mazda also met with disaster after an overtaking Opel driver hit him. In this incident, the Opel driver was drunk and did not have a valid driver's license, which resulted in property damage of around 15,000 euros. Interestingly, both vehicles left the road and fortunately there were no injuries.
Legal consequences and information
The legal framework in Germany is clear: Drunk driving not only endangers the driver's license, but also the lives of others. According to ADAC, novice and new drivers even have to stay at 0.0 per mille during their probationary period. A violation can result in hefty fines and possible driver's license suspension. Motor vehicle liability insurance can actually not cover accidents under the influence of alcohol, or only to a limited extent.
In light of these recent incidents in Eltville, it is important to be aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Every road user should set clear limits before the journey and, if necessary, use alternative transport options. Responsible behavior on the road is important not only for yourself, but above all for everyone else.