Two Drunk Driving Incidents in Germany Lead to Arrests and Investigations

Separate accidents in Ludwigshafen and Deggendorf involve alcohol, hit-and-runs, and potential illegal racing activities.

A 23-year-old BMW driver in Ludwigshafen caused €40,000 in damages after repeatedly crashing into a guardrail while intoxicated.
The driver in Ludwigshafen continued driving without reporting the accident, but was later stopped by police, who confirmed a blood alcohol level of 1.0‰.
In Deggendorf, a 29-year-old driver left his severely injured passenger in the car after crashing into a ditch and fled the scene.
The Deggendorf incident prompted a large-scale search involving helicopters and drones, leading to the driver's arrest two hours later.
Authorities are investigating the Deggendorf crash for potential illegal street racing, with the driver facing multiple charges including endangerment and failure to assist.