Alcohol driver flees after accident: motorcyclist injured!

Alcohol driver flees after accident: motorcyclist injured!

A dangerous incident occurred on June 26, 2025 at 9:25 a.m. at the Moeckow Berg intersection on the B109 in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. A 25-year-old driver caused an accident after speeding through the intersection at a red light and colliding with a 34-year-old motorcyclist who was on his way to Wolgast. The motorcyclist fell as a result of the collision and sustained minor injuries, requiring him to be taken to hospital. The situation at the scene of the accident was dramatic, especially when the driver fled the scene with a flat tire and a damaged rear bumper.

However, an attentive witness did not let himself be shaken and pursued the fugitive, while at the same time informing the police of his location. A short time later, the police were able to stop the reckless driver. A check revealed that he had a blood alcohol level of almost 1.8 per mille, which further underlined the dangerous nature of his actions.

Investigations and consequences

The police immediately launched an investigation negligent bodily harm, Danger to road traffic and unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident a. The total damage is estimated at around 33,000 euros. In such cases, it is important to know that even a blood alcohol content of 0.5 per mille significantly increases the risk of an accident ADAC confirmed.

Alcohol not only has a direct impact on driving ability, but can also cause memory and cognitive impairments. From a level of 1.5 per mille the probability of a so-called increases Film tear significantly, which severely limits control over actions and reactions and is often used as an excuse to deny responsibility for one's own actions.

Drunk driving: a serious issue

Statistics show alarming figures: in 2023, over 18,000 people were involved in alcohol-related accidents in Germany, with 198 people losing their lives. What is particularly worrying is that around 72 percent of the drivers involved had a blood alcohol level of more than 1.1 per mille. This illustrates how risky driving under the influence of alcohol is and that the responsible use of alcohol is a social necessity that cannot be ignored.

It's not just drinking and driving that's a problem, but also the combination with other substances, which can further increase the risk. The consequences are often far-reaching; In addition to legal consequences, which can range from fines to a driving ban, the physical and psychological damage is also significant. Current events in Western Pomerania should be an urgent call to know your own limits and act responsibly.