Driver overturns under the influence of alcohol on the L 289!

Driver overturns under the influence of alcohol on the L 289!

On the evening of January 17, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on the L 289 between Knowledge-Kircheifen and Brunken, which attracted the attention of the police. An Audi A6 came off the street around 7:40 p.m. and overturned. Fortunately, the driver, a 42-year-old, was unharmed, while his vehicle was significantly damaged and was no longer ready to drive.

The circumstances of the accident required a quick intervention by the Neuwied/Rhein Police Directorate. When examining the driver, suspected alcohol influence was found. As a result, a blood sample was taken from the man and his driver's license was ensured. The damaged vehicle had to be removed from the accident site by a towing service in order to make the road accessible again.

statistics on traffic accidents in Rhineland-Palatinate

The event throws a shadow on general traffic safety in Rhineland-Palatinate. According to a current statistics for 2023, there were a total of 140,161 traffic accidents in the region. It was 13,630 accidents that ended with personal injury, which corresponds to a share of 9.72 %. The effects of driving under alcohol are particularly worrying. 897 such incidents, i.e. 0.64 % of the total accidents, were registered under the influence of intoxicating funds.

These figures not only show the urgency of reconnaissance campaigns, but also the need for preventive measures to prevent alcohol at the wheel. The numbers were also alarming in the previous year: 134 people lost their lives through traffic accidents in Rhineland-Palatinate, while 2,545 were seriously injured and 14,904 were slightly injured.

The clear result of the accident on the L 289 is another event that illustrates the dangerous consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol. The authorities emphasize the importance of responsible driving and compliance with the legal provisions in order to further reduce the number of traffic accidents.

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