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Drunk BMW driver crashes into tree: total loss and complete closure!
On October 31, 2025, a drunk driver caused an accident on the L21 in Oberhavel. There were minor injuries.
Drunk BMW driver crashes into tree: total loss and complete closure!
A serious traffic accident occurred on October 31, 2025 at around 4:20 p.m. on Liebenwalder Straße (L21) near Summt. A 39-year-old driver of a BMW X5 lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. According to information from moz.de, the cause could be due to excessive speed on a curve. The driver was heavily intoxicated: a breath alcohol level of 1.7 per mille was measured.
The result: total damage to the car, the repair costs of which amount to around 10,000 euros. Despite the violent impact, the driver only suffered minor injuries and was treated on an outpatient basis. The route between Zühlsdorf and Mühlenbeck was closed for more than an hour while the Mühlenbeck fire department and the police worked on site to ensure fire protection and investigate the accident. The blood sample was also carried out, the test results are said to be still pending.
Drunk driving: A recurring problem
The incident adds to worrying statistics on traffic accidents in which alcohol plays a role. According to the hessenschau.de Drunk driving, excessive speed and insufficient safety distance are common causes of accidents in road traffic. In 2024, over 19,000 traffic accidents occurred in Hesse, in which alcohol was the cause in 970 accidents with injuries.
The year 2024 was not only marked by injuries, but also by tragic deaths: 198 people died on Hesse's roads, with the influence of alcohol playing a role in one of twelve fatal accidents. A notable risk exists particularly for motorcyclists, who are more than twice as likely to be involved in fatal accidents as other road users.
Conclusion: The streets must become safer
The incident in Summt makes it clear how important it is to raise awareness about drunk driving. In a year in which the number of accidents in Hesse fell by only 1% overall, the call for more information and stricter controls is louder than ever. Such incidents remind us to rethink how we deal with drunk drivers and also to strengthen preventive measures.
Whether in your own vehicle or on a bike – road safety is in our hands. It's worth keeping your eyes open to minimize the risk for all road users. And maybe you should also think about stopping your car when a good glass is involved. This means you can combine partying and driving more safely.