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31-year-old drunk crashes into parked cars – witnesses wanted!
On June 13, 2025, a 31-year-old had an accident while drunk in Heusweiler and collided with two parked cars.
31-year-old drunk crashes into parked cars – witnesses wanted!
On June 13, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., a serious traffic accident occurred in Heusweiler-Holz when a 31-year-old woman from Riegelsberg crashed into two parked cars in her gray Peugeot. The incident happened on Wahlschieder Straße. When the accident was recorded, the police found a breath alcohol level of over 1.1 per mille, which led to an immediate blood sample being taken and her driver's license being confiscated Lokalo.de reported.
The police were informed by witnesses who had also observed a danger to a cyclist due to the woman's driving style. Due to the severity of the incident, investigators are looking for additional witnesses or possible victims. They are asked to contact the Völklingen police on 06898/2020 or by email.
Drunk driving: a worrying trend
Traffic accidents caused by alcohol are a serious problem in Germany. According to a study, alcohol-related traffic accidents have been a significant safety threat in road traffic in recent years. In 2021, there were a total of over 25,000 alcohol-related accidents in Germany, resulting in more than 250 deaths. This highlights the dangers posed by drivers who are under the influence of alcohol Statista shows.
These figures make it clear that there is an urgent need to increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of alcohol. The accompanying education and prevention campaigns are crucial to avoid such accidents and improve safety on the roads.