Drunk driving: dramatic accidents in Ingolstadt and Kösching!

Drunk driving: dramatic accidents in Ingolstadt and Kösching!

In the small Bavarian community of Kösching, a spectacular traffic accident occurred on the evening of June 16, 2025, which was entirely due to alcohol and speed. At 9:45 p.m., a 35-year-old driver from the Eichstätt district lost control of his black Mercedes AMG while driving on state road 2035 towards Lenting. The police report that the man was driving at excessive speed and left the road while turning right onto the north tangent. He crashed into a traffic sign and then drove 100 meters across a meadow before getting back onto the road. The amount of material damage to the vehicle is estimated at over 20,000 euros, and investigations into this are ongoing. Witnesses are asked to report to the Ingolstadt traffic police station. Brennessel reports that...

The chaos continued when the owner of the vehicle, a 25-year-old woman, arrived at the scene of the accident with an acquaintance and claimed that she was the driver. But investigators have doubts about this account. The 35-year-old husband, who initially tried to jump out of the window and injured himself, was treated in hospital and examined for alcohol. A clear sign that this may be more than just a simple accident.

Accidents in Ingolstadt – Another day full of challenges

While the situation in Kösching was getting worse, two more accidents also occurred in Ingolstadt on the same day. At 5:15 p.m., a 58-year-old scooter driver with his 62-year-old pillion passenger hit a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing the street. Everyone involved fell and only suffered minor injuries; however, the pedestrian did not require medical treatment. The two scooter riders were taken to a hospital for outpatient treatment. The material damage amounted to around 1,500 euros, and the moped had to be towed away.

Early in the morning, at 6:30 a.m., there was another accident in Ingolstadt. A 53-year-old cyclist on a Pedelec ignored the right of way of a 47-year-old driver at an intersection. The collision caused the cyclist to fall, who suffered minor injuries but did not require medical attention. The material damage to the VW Golf amounted to over 500 euros.

Drunk driving – a dangerous game

The number of alcohol-related traffic accidents shows that this problem is a nationwide phenomenon, not just in Bavaria. According to the Federal Statistical Office, there were over 24,000 traffic accidents in Germany in 2023 that were caused by alcohol. This worrying statistic highlights the importance of education and prevention to prevent such tragic incidents. Statista provides comprehensive data on this.

The legal consequences of drunk driving are clearly regulated. For example, a well-known case had to show that if the blood alcohol concentration was at least 0.96 per mille, the driver could be held liable. This topic is characterized by the so-called prima facie evidence, as explained in detail by RA Kotz.

In light of these events, one thing is clear: road safety should be our top priority. Whether driving, cycling or walking – acting responsibly is essential. Warning yourself may be the first step to avoiding such chaotic scenarios in the future.