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Germany Logs String of Serious Crashes Linked to Alcohol and Speed as Police Pursue Charges

Police report intoxication plus excessive speed as key factors under review.

Overview

  • In Döbeln, a THW truck overturned on an emergency run; the 38-year-old driver tested 1.64‰, was lightly hurt, lost his licence and faces a traffic endangerment charge.
  • In Munich, a heavily intoxicated 46-year-old fell onto the U‑Bahn tracks at Alte Heide, was struck despite an emergency brake and remains hospitalized with severe injuries.
  • Near Emmerich, an ICE fatally struck an older man, with Bundespolizei saying suicide is possible but unconfirmed after hours-long rail disruptions eased later that night.
  • In Torgau, a 44-year-old fled in a stolen BMW, was arrested with suspected amphetamines and cash, tested positive for drugs and is now in pretrial detention.
  • In Rottal-Inn near Arnstorf, a motorcycle hit a tractor-trailer, two people were airlifted with severe injuries and police say the 62-year-old rider may not survive.