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Cyclist falls in Pirna: alcohol test and investigation initiated!
Traffic accidents in Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains: cyclist falls under the influence of alcohol, fatal motorcycle accident in Grillenburg.
Cyclist falls in Pirna: alcohol test and investigation initiated!
In the last week, people in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district had to complain about several tragic traffic accidents. On Sunday evening, October 13, 2025, an accident occurred in Pirna that makes you think. At around 8:40 p.m., a 37-year-old cyclist fell on Gartenstrasse and sustained minor injuries. An alcohol test was positive, which is why a blood sample was ordered. The cyclist is now being investigated for drunk driving Sächsische.de reported.
This news joins the sad reports of a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred just a day earlier. On Saturday around noon, a 65-year-old motorcyclist left the road on State Road 194 near Grillenburg for reasons that are still unclear. He lost control of his vehicle, crashed into a tree and the motorcycle subsequently caught fire. Tragically, the driver and his 58-year-old passenger died at the scene of the accident. The MDR reports that rescue helicopters and emergency services from the Central Saxony district were quickly on site, but any help came too late. The state highway remained closed until late afternoon while an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Drunk driving: A recurring problem
The number of alcohol-related traffic accidents is a problem that is encountered again and again. According to statistics provided by Statista was published, alcohol-related accidents are a serious issue in Germany. This data shows that a significant number of such accidents were reported to police from 1995 to 2024, and the consequences are often tragic. It is important to appeal to the common sense of road users, especially in the region where these recent events occurred.
The incident in Pirna and the fatal accident near Grillenburg are clear reminders of how dangerous drinking and driving can be. Awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol while driving must continue to be raised in order to prevent tragic accidents. The police and traffic safety organizations are called upon to invest even more in education and prevention.
With these words we would like to ask our readers to always be careful and responsible when driving. Every accident is one too many, and together we can help minimize the risk.