Drama on the streets of Lübeck: driver flees after an accident with a BMW!
On September 4, 2025, there was an accident in Lübeck between a BMW and an Audi, in which a driver was injured and the Audi driver fled.

Drama on the streets of Lübeck: driver flees after an accident with a BMW!
It was a gray Thursday morning when a serious traffic accident occurred on Brandenbaumer Landstrasse in Lübeck. At around 6:30 a.m., a BMW and an Audi collided head-on. The 33-year-old driver of the BMW, who comes from Herrnburg, was slightly injured and taken to hospital, while the driver of the Audi, a 34-year-old from Lübeck, fled on foot immediately after the incident but later turned himself in to the police. How hl-live.de Reportedly, the accident caused material damage of around 28,400 euros.
The accident is explained relatively quickly: The BMW was driving into the city while the Audi wanted to turn left, which led to the serious collision. Both vehicles were thrown onto the grass verge and were no longer drivable. A third, uninvolved vehicle was damaged by parts lying around. It is interesting to mention that the Audi had license plates that were issued for another vehicle.
Alcoholization in focus
The driver of the Audi is now under serious suspicion. There is evidence of alcoholization, which is why a blood sample was taken. The investigations against him are ongoing for several offenses: endangering road traffic due to alcohol consumption, leaving the scene of an accident without permission, forging documents and other traffic offenses. Drunk driving remains a serious problem in many places. Loud hessenschau.de The influence of alcohol was the cause of 970 accidents with injuries in Hesse in 2024 and tragically claimed 12 lives.
The figures show that alcohol, driving too fast and not keeping a safe distance are indeed common causes of traffic accidents. For example, there were almost 19,000 traffic accidents in Hesse in 2024. 198 people died, an increase of 10 compared to the previous year. What should be particularly thought-provoking is that over 50% of traffic fatalities occur on country roads.
Trends and developments
Continuous monitoring of these problems is important. According to the Federal Statistical Office, an analysis of alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany between 1995 and 2024 shows that a worrying trend can also be seen over the years Statista. One thing is certain: the combination of alcohol and traffic is a dangerous mixture that must continue to be combated.
Incidents like the one in Lübeck make it clear once again that vigilance in traffic is a top priority. Whether in your own car or on two wheels - everyone is required to minimize the risk of accidents. A call to all of us: behave responsibly in traffic for our safety and the safety of others!