Alcohol at the wheel: Roller accident in Klosterfelde ends lightly!

Alcohol at the wheel: Roller accident in Klosterfelde ends lightly!

In the evening hours of July 14, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Klosterfelde, Barnim, which draws the attention of the police's attention to the problem of alcohol abuse in road traffic. At 9:35 p.m., a scooter on which two people were traveling fell. Both, a 46-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to the hospital for further treatment. Suspicion of alcohol abuse by the driver led to a blood sample removed and his driver's license was secured. The criminal police have started the investigation into the exact cause of the accident, as Barnim Aktuell.

alcohol at the wheel is a problem that not only affects Barnim. Statistics from Berlin show that the number of alcohol -related traffic accidents is worryingly high. In 2022, the police attributed a total of 1,508 accidents to alcohol, which is the highest level since 2013. In 2023 the number fell to 1,419, but the high rate remains alarming. Almost every second of these accidents led to injuries, which underlines the urgency of preventive measures, such as TAG24 reports.

The most important numbers at a glance

• 2022: 1,508 alcoholic accidents in Berlin
• 2023: 1,419 alcoholic accidents registered
• injured in accidents: almost 50%
• controls in March: over 4,700 road users checked, 2,300 administrative offenses
• alcoholized drivers: 132 who were dangerous on the move

The recent incident in Barnim not only throws a light on local problems, but is also in the context of a broader challenge in Germany. According to the [ADAC] (https://www.adac.de/gesundheit/Gesund-unterweg/strasse/ alcohol-am-steuer/), over 18,884 people have an accident in alcohol-related accidents, whereby tragically 198 people lost their lives. These figures illustrate the dangers that arise from alcoholic drivers, especially since most accidents go hand in hand with a high blood alcohol concentration of over 1.1 per thousand.

alcohol in road traffic: no cavalier offense

The effects of alcohol on driving safety are dramatic. Even from 0.5 per thousand, the ability to correctly assess motor skills. With higher values, the reaction capacity is noticeable, which significantly increases the risk of accidents. It is particularly alarming that serious injuries to deaths often occur in the event of alcohol -related accidents.

In order to counteract the dangers on the streets, the police rely on increased controls and education. In March, over 130 prevention events were carried out at vocational schools to clarify young people about the risks of alcohol at the tax and drug use. Nevertheless, the question remains: what can be done to further lower the numbers and ensure safer roads?