Witnesses wanted: hit and run and drunk driving in Damme and Vechta!

Witnesses wanted: hit and run and drunk driving in Damme and Vechta!

A dangerous incident occurred early Friday morning, October 3, 2025, in Damme. At 12:30 a.m. there was a collision on the Westring between a 36-year-old Pedelec driver from Damme and an unknown driver who fled after the accident. The Pedelec driver was slightly injured and was taken to hospital for further treatment, where a blood sample was taken. The Vechta police urgently request any observations or information about the fugitive responsible party. The responsible officer can be contacted on 04441/9430 to provide possible information. This was done by Digital Daily reported.

Another incident related to drunk driving occurred just a few hours later, on October 5, 2025, at around 3:03 a.m. on Visbeker Damm in the direction of Vechta. A 36-year-old man from Lohn was checked by the police and a clear smell of alcohol was detected on his breath. A voluntary alcohol test showed a level of 1.17 per mille. As a result, a blood sample was taken, his driver's license was confiscated and he was banned from driving. Here too, criminal proceedings are initiated.

Alcohol consumption and road safety

A look at the legal framework makes it clear how serious the situation is. Consuming alcohol while driving is one of the most serious traffic violations. Loud Catalog of fines A value of 0.3 per mille can result in an increase in the points in the driving fitness register. In the event of an accident under the influence of alcohol, fines or imprisonment of up to five years can be imposed.

The legal consequences should not be underestimated either. A driving license revocation or even the ordering of a medical-psychological report (MPU) can be the consequences of an alcohol-related accident. In addition, drivers with a blood alcohol level of 1.1 or more can be prosecuted for drunk driving, which has criminal consequences for those affected.

A call for caution

The incidents in Damme and Vechta show once again how dangerous and reckless driving under the influence of alcohol is. Anyone who thinks that just one glass of alcohol can have no consequences is seriously mistaken. The risk of endangering not only yourself but also other road users is enormous. The call to all drivers and cyclists is therefore: Please drink responsibly and, if possible, never get behind the wheel.

Any help and support is important for the accident victims affected, especially when it comes to clarifying such incidents. Police and authorities rely on the public's help to increase safety on the roads and avoid such situations in the future.