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Seriously injured in drunken accident on A72 near Plauen!
A 21-year-old driver suffered serious injuries after an accident on the A72 near Plauen. Alcohol influence was involved.
Seriously injured in drunken accident on A72 near Plauen!
Early on Friday morning there was a serious accident on Autobahn 72 near Plauen that sent a 21-year-old driver to the hospital. According to the information from Sächsische.de The driver lost control of his Skoda around 4:50 a.m. and crashed into traffic structures. The car went through some bushes and eventually came to a stop in the exit.
What's shocking is that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was thrown out of the vehicle during the impact. He sustained serious injuries as a result of the impact. A breath alcohol test showed a level of 0.8 per mille, which shows that alcohol may have played a role. The officers found several empty alcohol bottles in the vehicle, which confirms the suspicion.
Alcohol and road safety
Although the number of alcohol-related accidents in Germany has fallen since the 1970s, the topic remains of great importance. Unfortunately, in 2022 there were 214 deaths and almost 20,000 injuries due to accidents caused by alcohol, such as downvomgas.de reported. There has also been an increase in accidents compared to last year, which is alarming.
Alcohol not only impairs movement coordination and balance, but also leads to overconfidence, which greatly increases the risk of accidents. Young drivers in particular, especially men between the ages of 25 and 34, are often involved in such incidents. The more alcohol you consume, the higher the risk. From 0.5 per mille the risk of accidents doubles; at 1.5 per mille it is more than 25 times as high.
Traffic accident statistics as a basis for measures
The traffic accident statistics in Germany, about which destatis.de informs, provides important data on the road safety situation. These statistics are crucial for political decisions regarding traffic education, road construction and legal measures. Given the severity of accidents and root cause investigations, such data is essential to reducing future accident-related injuries and deaths.
The incident on Autobahn 72 is another wake-up call to take the seriousness of the issue of drunk driving seriously. Measures are needed to improve road safety and ensure that young people are taught how to drive responsibly. This also includes awareness of residual alcohol, which is often underestimated and can even impair your ability to drive the next morning.