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Drunk driver injured: Serious accident on Rügen failed!
On July 3, 2025, there was a serious accident caused by a drunk driver on the B196 near Bergen auf Rügen.
Drunk driver injured: Serious accident on Rügen failed!
A serious traffic accident occurred this morning on federal highway 196 between Lanken-Granitz and Serams on Rügen. A 59-year-old man lost control of his Skoda around 6:45 a.m. while driving under the influence of alcohol. The car left the road and crashed into a tree. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained serious injuries. An alcohol test showed a level of 1.38 per mille, which was clearly the limit Suitability for driving license exceeds.
The total damage to the vehicle amounts to around 20,000 euros and the car had to be towed away. Due to the accident, the B 196 was completely closed for an hour before it was unilaterally opened for another 30 minutes. The police have started an investigation into a violation of the road traffic regulations and his driver's license has been revoked.
Alcohol as a cause of accidents
This incident is not an isolated case. Alcohol and drugs are common causes of traffic accidents in Germany statistics shows. According to last year's accident statistics, alcohol ranks fourth among the main causes of traffic accidents, after excessive speed, failure to keep following distance and failure to give way. This poses a serious problem considering that the number of alcohol violations in the region is increasing.
In Neubrandenburg, for example, the number of alcohol violations increased from 518 in 2022 to 696 in 2024. While the Schwerin police station has the lowest number of cases, things look much more critical in other districts, such as Anklam and Stralsund. Such statistics highlight not only the need for effective controls, but also the increasing awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence.
Clarity about alcohol limits
If you want to believe that a glass of beer doesn't matter while driving, you should take a look at the alcohol limits for drivers. From 0.5 per mille it is an administrative offense that is punished with a fine and points. From 1.1 per mille you are classified as completely unfit to drive, which can result in criminal penalties. If the level is over 1.6 per mille, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is also required in order to get your driving license back ADAC informed.
The effects of such illegal actions are not only relevant to administrative law. Significant insurance damage can also occur if the accident caused is due to inability to drive. In the event of damage, insurance companies could demand reimbursement from the person responsible, especially if they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The incident on Rügen and the associated consequences illustrate the dangers and responsibilities that every road user bears in road traffic. It is hoped that such alcohol-related incidents will continue to decline in the future and that awareness of one's own safety and the safety of others will increase.