Accident - Drunk driving: Driver crashes into the wall of a house
A drunk man has crashed his car into a house wall in the West Palatinate. The 21-year-old was driving on a country road between Nanzdietschweiler and Glan-Münchweiler in the district of Kusel in the early morning of Boxing Day, according to the police in Kaiserslautern. A patrol had observed the man driving his vehicle in the opposite lane and then accelerating.
The police officers discovered the car again shortly afterwards in Henschtal, where the 21-year-old had reportedly left the road and hit the wall of a house. The man suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. A breath test revealed that he had a blood alcohol level of 1.98 per mille, the police added. His driver's license was confiscated.
Police statement
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- The accident caused traffic disruptions in the vicinity of Kaiserslautern, affecting commuters and local residents.
- The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by drunk driving, a serious issue in traffic across Rhineland-Palatinate and the West Palatinate.
- Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle swerving erratically before the crash, highlighting the importance of responsible driving and adherence to the rules of the road.
- The incident has sparked calls for stricter penalties for drunk driving offenses in the region, with local politicians expressing concern over the frequency of such accidents.
- On 2. Christmas day, the house where the accident occurred is expected to undergo repairs, adding to the holiday season's unexpected challenges for the affected family.
Source: www.stern.de
