Drunk trip in Herford: 18-year-old drives in fence!

Drunk trip in Herford: 18-year-old drives in fence!

In the early morning hours of February 9, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on the cattle rifle path in Herford, in which an 18-year-old driver of a Fiat Panda drove into a fence. The damage amounts to around 3000 euros. There were two people on site: a witness and the driver who is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. According to radiherford.de , the 18-year-old said that a man unknown to him after a celebration.

The young driver, however, could not identify the unknown man, which also complicated the situation. After the accident, a judge ordered the removal of a blood sample to protect evidence. A alkotest carried out resulted in a value that is considered an absolute inability to drive. The vehicle was ensured and the investigation is still running.

drunk driving and legal consequences

The 18-year-old's drunk driving also raises questions about the legal consequences. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the journey under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense and is rigorously pursued. As newsflash24.de , the driver was heavily alcoholic, which was confirmed by the alcohol test. Ensuring the vehicle and the blood sample are standardized procedures to secure evidence of drunkenness at the wheel and to minimize the endangerment in road traffic.

This incident takes place against the background of a worrying increase in drug crime in North Rhine-Westphalia. Statistics show that the number of drug cases recorded rose from 2022 to 2023. 70,510 cases were registered in 2022, while in 2023 73,917 cases were documented. In addition, the number of dissolved cases remained relatively constant, which indicates that the investigative authorities are active, but the problem continues to increase.

statistics on drug crime

A look at the numbers illustrates the scope of drug crime in the region:

These developments throw a light on the complex challenges with which the law enforcement authorities are faced. North Rhine-Westphalia is just behind the state with the most drugfalls in Germany, and the increasing number of suspects, especially among the non-German suspects, illustrates the grown problem.