Drunk drivers flee after accident and violate motorcyclists!

Drunk drivers flee after accident and violate motorcyclists!

In a explosive incident on the B109 near Moeckow-Berg, a 25-year-old driver caused a sensation when on June 26, 2025, he drove through a red traffic light with almost 1.8 per thousand and was involved in an accident. There was a collision with a 34-year-old motorcyclist, who drove from the left and was on the B111 towards Wolgast. The motorcyclist was slightly injured in the crash and was taken to the hospital for further treatment. The incident occurred at 9:25 a.m. and quickly attracted the police's attention, which was able to intervene due to an attentive witness.

The young man left his vehicle with a platter tire after the collision and fled from the scene of the accident. But thanks to the quick reaction of a witness who followed the driver, the police were able to stop him a short time later. This had not only observed the situation on site, but also reported the location of the refugee driver to the emergency services.

The consequences for the person who caused the accident

The breath alcohol test carried out showed an alarming value of almost 1.8 per thousand. This incident has not only criminal law, but also civil law consequences. According to German law, driving under the influence of alcohol is considered a criminal offense, which is punished depending on the seriousness of the accident and the resulting consequences. The possible punishment ranges from fines to license withdrawal to imprisonment, especially if other people were violated, as was the motorcyclist in this case. The total amount of damage is estimated at around 33,000 euros, and the driver has to answer not only because of negligent bodily harm, but also because of the endangerment of road traffic and unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident.

In Germany, a clear alcohol boundaries for driving a vehicle applies: drivers can be regarded as relatively suitable for driving from 0.3 per thousand. From 1.1 per thousand, one is legally considered absolutely suitable for driving, which clearly applies in this case. In addition to possible fines and points in Flensburg, the driver also threatens the loss of his driver's license. With a value of 1.6 per thousand, even a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is required to get another driver's license.

civil law claims and compensation

The civil law aspects are also not to be neglected. The injured party has the option of asserting claims for damages against the person who caused the accident or his liability insurance. This includes not only the repair costs for the damaged vehicle, but also pain and suffering for the injuries that have been suffered. The burden of proof for the claims is mostly with the injured party, but can reverse in the event of gross negligence, which in this case applies in view of the high alcohol content in the driver's blood.