Drunk Driver Swerves off Rhine Roadway
Car Accident in Freiburg: Driver's License Confiscated
In a recent development, a car accident occurred in Freiburg on May 5, 2025, around 5:00 PM. The incident took place as a 37-year-old car driver lost control of his vehicle while attempting to turn right onto Heldelinger Street from Old Street.
The accident resulted in the car colliding with a traffic sign and a fence of a company, causing an estimated damage of approximately 8,000 euros. The car involved in the accident had to be towed away.
In a concerning turn of events, a blood sample taken at the hospital revealed that the driver's alcohol level was approximately 1.4 per thousand, as determined by an alcohol test. As a consequence, the driver's license was confiscated.
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It's important to note that the name of the police officer responsible for press affairs at the Freiburg Police Headquarters was not found in the provided search results. However, the Press Office telephone number is 07621 / 176-351. The information in this release was transmitted via news aktuell by the Police Headquarters Freiburg.
A cyclist was present in the same direction, and the driver swerved to avoid a collision with the cyclist. Fortunately, no further injuries were reported. The police are still investigating the accident, and more updates will be provided as they become available.
