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Drunk driver lands his car in the Loitzer Tümpel – 2.19 per mille!
A drunk driver (42) drove into a pond in Loitz. Police investigate drunk driving, driver's license revoked.
Drunk driver lands his car in the Loitzer Tümpel – 2.19 per mille!
A 42-year-old man from Loitz in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district caused a stir after he drove his car into a pond in the city park early in the evening. The incident occurred when the driver attempted to free his vehicle from the water himself, requiring an emergency call. The police from Demmin and Greifswald quickly went to the scene to clarify the situation. According to a breath alcohol test carried out on site, his blood alcohol level was 2.19 per thousand. This is worrying and shows that the man was clearly no longer fit to drive, as [stern.de](https://www.stern.de/gesellschaft/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/ Alcoholfahrt–betrunkener-autofahrer-landet-mit-wagen-in-loitzer-tuempel-36179794.html) reports.
Due to the high alcohol level, he was unable to maintain control of his vehicle. The police confiscated the driver's license on site and initiated criminal proceedings on suspicion of drunk driving. He also had to give a blood sample at the Demmin Hospital to determine the exact circumstances of his drinking.
Legal situation and possible consequences
In such cases, a temporary revocation of the driving license can be issued if there are urgent reasons. In many cases, the prerequisites for this are met by high breath or blood alcohol levels, as in the case of the man. As a rule, with values above 1.1 per mille, there is clearly no longer any excuse for such carelessness behind the wheel. Anyone traveling with such a value must also expect further legal consequences.
Although no property damage was found in this particular case, ignoring the legal requirements regarding alcohol consumption while driving is a serious matter. Possible excuses, such as the use of medication, are usually not a sufficient justification for the justice system. A low level of insight and control ability can usually lead to the driver being held responsible even if the alcohol level is high.
The combination of alcohol and driving not only puts the driver at risk, but also other road users. It's another example of how daring on the road can have fatal consequences. The police appeal to all drivers to take responsibility for their safety and the safety of others seriously and, if in doubt, to avoid driving.