Alcoholized driver races against the wall and leaves a car back!

Alcoholized driver races against the wall and leaves a car back!

On January 18, 2025, the police in Hamm were called for an unusual effort. The incident occurred on Heessener Straße, in the area of ​​Münsterstrasse. The officers stopped a badly damaged car, which both had a panel front tire and smoked. It is estimated that the total damage to the vehicle is around 6,000 euros. In addition, further damage to the right front of the vehicle was found, which indicates a possibly violent incident.

When checking the vehicle, the police found several beer cans in the interior. The 65-year-old driver, a man from Beckum, had previously collided against a wall with his vehicle in a parking garage on Richard-Matthaei-Platz. Instead of fulfilling his duty and staying at the scene of the accident, the driver moved away.

alcoholic driving style

The subsequent review showed that the driver was under considerable alcohol influence: a breath alcohol test showed a value of more than 1.5 per thousand. Due to the high alcohol level, the police accompanied the man to the police station, where a blood sample was carried out. In addition, the driver gave his driver's license on the guard, which not only brought him a legal dispute, but also severely limits his ability to drive in the near future.

previous incidents in Hamm

alcoholized drivers are not uncommon in Hamm. One example is an incident of January 6, 2022, in which several accidents with alcoholic drivers were reported. A 63-year-old woman from Hamm collided with an Audi at a red traffic light and also moved away from the scene of the accident, while a 60-year-old man who drove off the road with his Mazda and got stuck in the ditch. Here, too, the breath alcohol test resulted in a positive value.

These events not only illustrate the problem of driving under the influence of alcohol in the region, but also the persistence of the police to pursue such incidents. According to Presseportal , the responsible authorities are continuously trying to ensure security on the streets and to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol consumption in road traffic.

The current situation in Hamm and the repeated incidents underline the need to intensify preventive measures and educational campaigns in order to inform both the driver and the public about the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident of January 18 shows in a tragic way how important it is to act responsibly.