District of Deggendorf - Driver causes accident while overtaking: four injured
A driver is said to have caused an accident with four injuries while overtaking on the B533 federal highway near Hengersberg(Deggendorf district) and then fled the scene. The driver had overlooked an oncoming car while overtaking on Monday evening, the police said. The 53-year-old driver braked hard and tried to swerve out of the way. In doing so, he crashed into the car of a 23-year-old. The 23-year-old was slightly injured in the collision, while the three passengers in the 53-year-old's car were seriously injured in some cases. A helicopter was also used to transport the injured.
During the accident investigation, it was also discovered that the 53-year-old had been drinking alcohol. A blood sample was reportedly taken from him and his driving license was confiscated.
According to the police, the person who caused the accident did not hit any of the other vehicles and drove off. Following information from witnesses, a suspected perpetrator was identified, whose driving license was also initially confiscated. The police are looking for further witnesses who saw the accident.
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- The accident occurred on a main road in Lower Bavaria, specifically on the B533 federal highway near Hengersberg, which is located in the District of Deggendorf.
- Despite causing a four-car accident, the driver fled the scene, leading the police to search for additional witnesses who may have seen the incident.
- The police also suspect criminality in this case, as the driver involved in the accident had reportedly been drinking alcohol before getting behind the wheel.
- Transportation was arranged for the injured individuals through the use of a helicopter, as their conditions required immediate attention.
- The investigation into the accident revealed that the driver who caused the collision did not hit any other vehicles but still drove off after the incident.
- The incident on the main road serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with drunk driving and the importance of safe and responsible transportation practices on Bavaria's roads.
Source: www.stern.de
