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Police Report Cluster of Extreme Drunk-Driving Cases in Germany Over 48 Hours

Police launched investigations following license seizures, vehicle impounds, blood tests, witness appeals.

Overview

  • Near Göppingen, a 43-year-old driver reversed onto the B10 and collided with another car, causing about €60,000 in damage and lightly injuring a 42-year-old passenger, after which officers confiscated her license following a 1.5‰ breath test.
  • In Herne, a 31-year-old with a recorded 3.88‰ struck at least eight vehicles across multiple streets before being stopped by police, who obtained a blood sample, secured his license and vehicle, and issued a witness appeal.
  • In Hagen, a 32-year-old Porsche driver initially ignored stop signals before pulling over; a voluntary breath test measured 2.5‰, a medical blood draw was ordered, and a criminal complaint for driving under the influence was filed.
  • The incidents were recorded between October 30 and the night of October 31 into November 1 in separate regions, according to official police statements and agency reporting.
  • Authorities report significant property damage but no fatalities, with evidence collection ongoing under standard traffic enforcement procedures.