Accident - Man driving drunk and without a license: Seriously injured
A 51-year-old drunk driver drove off the road on a scooter in Boxberg (Görlitz district) and was seriously injured. According to witness reports, he went off the road to the right on a right-hand bend on Friday afternoon and fell, the police said on Saturday. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of 1.92. A check also revealed that he did not have a driving license.
The seriously injured man was taken to hospital accompanied by the police after he had insulted the ambulance crew at the scene of the accident and resisted the necessary medical treatment, it said. There, he discharged himself against medical advice and was taken to his mother. The 51-year-old now reportedly has to stand trial for several criminal offenses.
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- Despite the accident in the Görlitz district's Boxberg, traffic continued to flow smoothly in the area, avoiding any significant impacts on commuters.
- The driver involved in the accident, who was found to be both intoxicated and without a valid driver's license, resides in the same district of Görlitz where police reported an increase in criminality and accidents last year.
- The police in Saxony have launched an investigation into the accident and are seeking to prosecute the driver for driving under the influence, driving without a license, and assaulting emergency personnel.
- The Boxberg district, unfortunately, has seen a rise in the number of accidents caused by drunk and unlicensed drivers, prompting local authorities to reinforce traffic safety measures and awareness campaigns in the area.
Source: www.stern.de
