Accident on B454: toddler injured - driver under the influence of alcohol!

Accident on B454: toddler injured - driver under the influence of alcohol!

On April 21, 2025, a serious accident occurred at 7:45 p.m. on the B454 near Kirchheim (Hersfeld-Rotenburg). A 30-year-old driver from the Schwalm-Eder district came off the road shortly before Gersdorf. Your vehicle collided with a traffic sign and came to a stand in a meadow. In the accident, a toddler that was in the car was slightly injured because it was not secured in accordance with the prescription.

the property damage to the car and the damaged traffic sign is estimated at around 2,500 euros. The police found alcohol smell in the driver's breathing air. This caused her to take a blood sample and had to give up her driver's license. The injured child was taken to a hospital for medical examination.

alcohol at the wheel

accidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol are a serious problem. According to the European Parliament between 2010 and 2020 the number of road traffic in Europe. In 2019 there were 22,800 traffic fatalities, in 2020 there were 4,000 less. Preliminary figures show that the number of fatalities is at a record low in 18 EU member states.

injuries in accidents

Despite the declining numbers, safety in road traffic remains a central topic. The statistics indicate that young people between the ages of 18 and 24 are often affected. This age group only makes up 8 percent of the population, but 12 percent of the traffic fatalities in this age group were in 2018. In contrast, the number of accidents for this group has decreased by 43 percent since 2010.

With the recent unpleasant Situation in Kirchheim, it again becomes clear how important it is to adhere to the traffic rules, including the regulations for securing children in the car. The safety of drivers and passengers should always be a top priority to avoid tragic accidents like this.