Terrible accident on A1: Drunk drivers crashes over Kia!

Terrible accident on A1: Drunk drivers crashes over Kia!

Autobahn 1, 49424 Bakum, Deutschland - A serious traffic accident occurred in the early morning hours of June 22, 2025 on Autobahn 1, between Vechta and Lohne/Dinklage, in the direction of Osnabrück. According to the Delmenhorst the accident took place at 01:25. A 36-year-old driver from Hamburg, who was traveling with his Kia, was slightly injured and had to be taken to the hospital.

The course of the accident was dramatic: the 32-year-old driver of a Skoda from North Walde drove up to the Kia unchecked. Fortunately, both vehicles could still be steered onto the hard shoulder, which prevented further damage and injuries. The property damage is estimated at around 9,000 euros. There were no traffic disruptions due to the low traffic density.

alcohol at the wheel: a big problem

A particularly worrying aspect of this accident is the alcohol content of the Skoda driver. A value of 1.82 per thousand was found in a breath alcohol test. He exceeded the limit of 0.5 per thousand, from which there is already an administrative offense. From a value of 1.1 per thousand, one is considered absolutely driving, which can result in considerable legal consequences. According to information on bussgeldatalog.org in such cases threaten fines or even prison terms of up to five years, the driver's license can be withdrawn and claims for damages for the injured party are also possible.

The dangers associated with alcohol at the wheel should not be underestimated. Alcohol affects the ability to think and reaction, which significantly increases the risk of accidents. While many drivers believe that they are still alcohol after a glass of alcohol, they are often subject to misjudgment. The combination of alcohol with fatigue or medication also significantly increases the risk, as the study of the VUT expert society

reaction of the authorities and preventive measures

The police took immediate measures by taking a blood sample from the 32-year-old and prohibited him from driving with vehicles subject to driving license. This is not only a matter of security, but also the legal situation. VwG § 315c StGB punishes driving under the influence of alcohol if this endangers the body or life of others. For the driver concerned, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) could also follow that can be arranged at high alcohol influence.

In view of the frightening statistics on alcohol -related accidents, it becomes clear how important preventive measures are. The authorities are increasingly setting up reconnaissance campaigns and controlling the streets to prevent similar incidents. The recommendation to determine a sober driver for the evening is also becoming more important.

The incident on Autobahn 1 is an urgent indication that alcohol at the wheel is a serious and dangerous problem. It is due to every single road user to take responsibility and to ensure safety in road traffic.