Three Separate Accidents in Germany Highlight Reckless Driving and Alcohol Use
A series of incidents across the country involved unlicensed and intoxicated drivers, resulting in injuries and significant damage.
- A 55-year-old man in Potsdam caused four separate accidents while driving intoxicated and without a license, injuring multiple people and damaging several vehicles.
- The Potsdam driver also endangered a pedestrian who was forced to jump out of the way, sustaining injuries that required hospital treatment.
- In Hagenbach, a 16-year-old without a license crashed into a roadside embankment while driving under the influence, damaging property but avoiding personal injury.
- A 19-year-old in Mildstedt was critically injured after being ejected from his car during a high-speed crash on icy roads; his vehicle subsequently pinned him under its weight.
- Police investigations are ongoing in all cases, with charges expected for the drivers involved, including for driving under the influence and operating vehicles without proper licensing.