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Drunk driver hits construction site – bridge badly damaged!
A drunk driver causes an accident on the A7 near Hildesheim. Investigations into hit and run and violations are ongoing.
Drunk driver hits construction site – bridge badly damaged!
A serious incident occurred on Tuesday morning, June 18, 2025, on the A7 motorway near Hildesheim. A 34-year-old man drove into a construction site with an alcohol level of 3.2 per mille and caused significant damage. Fortunately, the driver and his passenger were uninjured, but the alleged perpetrators were not only drunk, but also in conflict with the law.
As the Tagesschau reports, the driver not only overlooked the construction site, but also hit a bridge girder. The incident resulted in severe damage to the motorway bridge, causing long traffic jams and significantly affecting the traffic situation.
Attempted escape and arrest
Immediately after the accident, the driver and his passenger tried to escape undetected. They removed the license plates and fled on foot. However, the police were quickly informed after the construction company reported the incident. The officers were able to arrest the men in the nearby area. The driver was also found to have a prohibited one-handed knife, which further aggravated the situation for him and his passenger.
The investigation is now concentrating on the allegation of hit-and-run and the violation of the weapons law. There is already an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old, which adds additional weight to the ongoing investigation. Not only are such incidents frightening, they also shed light on the growing problem of drunk driving.
The dark side of drink driving
The numbers in Germany are alarming: In 2022, 38,771 accidents under the influence of alcohol were registered, which corresponds to an increase of 19 percent compared to the previous year, as can be found on the Goslar Institute. Statistics show that the number of traffic deaths in Germany rose to 2,782 in 2022.
The alcohol limit in Germany is 0.5, and there is even an absolute ban on alcohol for novice drivers and people under 21 years of age. The consequences of violations should not be underestimated - a first violation can result in fines and points in Flensburg; from 1.1 per mille the driver is considered completely unfit to drive and risks fines or imprisonment.
Insurance consequences
Another important piece of information related to drunk driving is how to handle insurance claims. If an accident occurs under the influence of alcohol, the insurance company can refuse or reduce benefits. If the level is over 1.1 per mille, there is even a risk of a complete refusal of benefits, which can have serious financial consequences for those affected. The regulations presented on anwalt.de make it clear that in the event of an accident under the influence of alcohol, not only criminal but also personal financial consequences can occur, which have far-reaching effects on the lives of those responsible.
The situation surrounding drunk driving is explosive and remains an important issue for road safety in Germany. Even if the driver got off lightly in Hildesheim, the legal and health consequences for him are overwhelming. It is a wake-up call for everyone who gets behind the wheel and risks not only endangering themselves but also other road users through alcohol.