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Drunk driver causes horror accident in Dömitz – child injured!
An alcoholic driver is seriously injured after an accident with a child in the car and tractor trailer in Dömitz, Parchim.
Drunk driver causes horror accident in Dömitz – child injured!
In the small town of Dömitz, located in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, there was a serious traffic accident on Thursday evening, which affected several people involved. A 36-year-old driver who was under the influence of alcohol lost control of his vehicle and drove into oncoming traffic. This resulted in a collision with the trailer of an oncoming tractor and then a collision with a following van.
The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. when the man was driving with a breath alcohol level of 2.79 per mille. There was also a four-year-old child in the car who fortunately was uninjured. However, the driver's injuries were serious: he was immediately transported to hospital after witnesses freed him from the vehicle.
Rescue measures and damage
The quick reactions of passers-by proved to be life-saving. The 36-year-old had to receive immediate medical attention after being rescued, while the other people involved in the accident, including the child, fortunately escaped without any physical injuries. Both the car that caused the accident and the tractor trailer were no longer drivable after the incident and had to be towed away. The estimated material damage amounts to around 30,000 euros.
After the accident, there were temporary traffic disruptions in the through-town area of federal highway 195 in the “Leopoldsbrunnen” area. Police have launched an investigation into a dangerous traffic incident and the driver's condition raises questions about safety on our roads.
Alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany
The incident in Dömitz is not an isolated case. In Germany, alcohol-related traffic accidents have reached worrying proportions over the years. According to a study by the Federal Statistical Office, which conducted surveys between 1995 and 2024, the numbers are alarming. It remains to be hoped that cases like the one in Dömitz do not become a habit and do not further endanger road safety.
The police are appealing to all drivers to act responsibly and avoid drinking and driving. Such considerate behavior can save lives and remains an important concern not only for one's own relatives but also for bystanders.
For more information on this tragic situation you can read the reports on Northern Courier and Police ticker see. You can also find the detailed analysis of alcohol-related traffic accidents here Statista.