Sad accident in Eberswalde: Five-year-old child dies after collision

Sad accident in Eberswalde: Five-year-old child dies after collision

On September 4, 2025, tragic incidents occurred in Eberswalde that required the immediate attention of the police. A serious traffic accident occurred around 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of a hypermarket on Angermünder Chaussee. There was a collision between a car and a five-year-old child who unfortunately suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital. The police have closed the parking area for necessary measures and have initiated an investigation, including calling in an expert in consultation with the public prosecutor's office. Such incidents shine a bright light on the dangers of road traffic, particularly in areas with high pedestrian traffic, as is often the case in parking lots.

In the Bernau region, during a traffic stop on Heinersdorfer Strasse, officers became aware of a Renault Mégane that was traveling without compulsory insurance. The 57-year-old driver had to end his journey right there. The police check once again shows how important it is to adhere to legal requirements in order to ensure safety on the roads.

Escape from control: A dangerous maneuver

Another striking incident occurred on the BAB 11, where a 29-year-old driver tried to evade a traffic stop. A Seat with stolen license plates collided with the guardrail after he lost control of his vehicle. Despite the accident, the two occupants remained uninjured. What is frightening is that the driver was under the influence of intoxicants and had a breath alcohol level of 0.69 per mille. He also did not have a valid driver's license, while his vehicle was not insured or registered. This resulted in an estimated property damage of around 8,000 euros.

A tip from concerned citizens led to a breath alcohol test in Ahrensfelde, during which a 51-year-old Ukrainian was caught driving a Hyundai Accent with an alarming breath alcohol level of 1.87 per mille. His drive was also deactivated in the hospital by a blood sample, which once again sparks discussion about how dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol is.

Drunk driving: an underestimated risk

The day's events shed comprehensive light on the problem of drunk driving, which has been proven to increase the risk of accidents. Data from a comprehensive analysis show that significant problems with roadworthiness can occur from just 0.5 per mille. Statistics from 2023 show that 18,884 people were involved in alcohol-related accidents in Germany, with 198 people losing their lives. What is particularly alarming is that 72% of the affected car drivers had a blood alcohol level of over 1.1. Alcohol not only affects concentration and perception, but also increases the willingness to take risks while driving.

Awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol needs to be raised. It is important to know the legal consequences: from 0.3 per mille there is a risk of fines or imprisonment as well as points and the revocation of the driving license. This is particularly important for young drivers and novice drivers during their probationary period, as they are subject to an absolute ban on alcohol. Cyclists must also note that they become criminals at a level of 1.6 per mille.

The events in Eberswalde and Bernau clearly remind us that traffic safety is not only an individual responsibility, but can also influence the lives of others. Therefore, always remain careful and avoid alcohol when it comes to driving.