Pedestrians seriously injured: alcohol and drugs in the bus accident in Berlin!

Pedestrians seriously injured: alcohol and drugs in the bus accident in Berlin!

A serious accident occurred this morning in Berlin-Niederschöneweide, in which a 26-year-old pedestrian was recorded by a regular bus. The incident happened at around 5:00 a.m. on the Schnellstrasse. As reported tixio.de, the pedestrian was apparently under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he came to the road and collided with a bus on line 165. In the impact, he hit his head on the curb and thus suffered serious head injuries. The man was immediately taken to a hospital where he has to be treated intensive medicine.

The 54-year-old bus driver also received medical care after the accident, which underlines the severity of the incident. The quick road towards Brückenstraße had to be closed to traffic until around 9:00 a.m., which led to significant diversions for BVG line 165. A specialist commissioner for traffic offenses has taken over the investigation to clarify the accident.

The effects of drugs and alcohol in road traffic

This accident also highlights the dangers that bring drug and alcohol consumption in road traffic. According to [Verkehrwacht-bayern.de] (https://verkehrswacht-bayern.de/themen/junge-erwachsene/Al alcohol-Drogen-und- Transport security), traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol and drugs are among the most common causes of accidents. In Bavaria, over 4,400 accidents were caused by alcohol in 2020. The number of unreported cases could be even higher, since many journeys remain without any significant damage.

young drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 are particularly at risk. The Bavarian Verkehrswacht has been involved in education and prevention for many years to reduce the risks. One of the largest actions that has been running since 1985 aims to reduce the number of accident -related number of young drivers. In addition to lectures, experience -oriented events are also offered.

legal consequences and prevention

The legal consequences for drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol are serious. As the ADAC, punishments can be up to five years of imprisonment or high fines if drugs are detected. Cannabis, despite its legality under certain conditions, remains a risk to road traffic. Consumption can significantly impair concentration and response times.

• drug trip without driving problems: fine of 500 euros, 2 points, 1 month driving ban.
• drug trip with driving problems: prison sentence or fine, blood sample and license withdrawal.
• Costs for drug trip: 5000 to 7000 euros, including lawyers and procedural costs.

The educational work on the dangers of alcohol and drugs in road traffic remains an important challenge. The incident in Berlin is another impetus to consciously deal with these topics. Such tragic accidents may only be avoided in the future through targeted prevention and information.