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Drunk chase in Weiden: Driver ends up in a ditch!
A drunk driver causes an accident in Weiden (Upper Palatinate) and flees from the police. Investigations are ongoing.
Drunk chase in Weiden: Driver ends up in a ditch!
A dangerous incident recently occurred in Weiden in the Upper Palatinate, which is an example of the problems with drunk drivers. A 25-year-old man evaded a police checkpoint, causing a breakneck chase. Loud South German newspaper The driver fled at high speed from the officers who asked him to stop. Instead, he ignored the stop signs and continued his rapid journey.
The police didn't miss the opportunity to pursue the perpetrator with flashing lights and sirens. During the wild escape, the driver hit several obstacles, including a warning beacon and a lantern. He eventually lost control of his vehicle, which spun on its own axis and ended up in the ditch. He even slightly hit a patrol vehicle as he tried to continue driving. His three passengers were also injured in this dangerous maneuver and were slightly injured.
Another example from the region
Similar incidents do not appear to be rare in the region. In Schweinfurt, for example, a 19-year-old man also accelerated with serious consequences. Loud n-tv The police wanted to check him on New Year's Eve because he was unsafe and driving too fast. Here, too, the driver ignored the stop signs and tried to ram an oncoming police vehicle head-on. Ultimately, an accident occurred and the driver and his four passengers fled on foot until they were caught by the police.
The horrific figures speak for themselves: In recent years, numerous drunken drivers have been found on the roads nationwide every day. According to a study by the Federal Statistical Office on Statista was published, thousands of traffic accidents between 1995 and 2024 can be attributed to the influence of alcohol. This development not only leads to increased accident numbers, but also to a growing lack of understanding among the population about the irresponsible behavior of some road users.
Conclusion
The incidents in Weiden and Schweinfurt clearly show that drunk driving poses a significant risk for all road users. The police have already investigated the persecution and initiated the appropriate procedures. It remains to be hoped that such actions will raise awareness and ensure less dangerous situations on our roads in the future.