Accidents - Drunk driver falls asleep in car after accident
A drunk man caused an accident in Reichshof near Cologne - and then fell asleep in his car. The 20-year-old was uninjured, as the police reported on Sunday. According to previous investigations, the man left the road on a left-hand bend. The car broke through a fence and came to a halt in a pasture. A witness discovered the driver asleep in the folded-back seat on Saturday and alerted the police. When the officers questioned him, they smelled a strong odor of alcohol. They ordered a blood test. The man was unable to produce a driver's license.
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- The accident occurred in North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically in the city of Reichshof, which is known for its proximity to the major city of Cologne.
- Upon waking from his sleep, the drunk driver found himself surrounded by the vibrant colors of the pasture where his car had ended up after the accident.
- The police received a call on Saturday about the incident, as a witness spotted the accident site and noticed the sleeping driver inside the damaged car.
- Cologne's traffic authorities are now investigating the incident further, focusing on the legal aspects involving the 20-year-old driver's intoxication and lack of a valid driver's license.
- As the car was parked in a remote area, the North Rhine-Westphalia police are urging all travelers to remain vigilant while driving, particularly on country roads that may have fewer safety precautions than busy city streets.
Source: www.stern.de
