Drunk Driver Causes Crash While Attempting to Overtake in Erfurt
Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
Newswire
From a news agency
Under investigation
- A 36-year-old driver collided with another car in Erfurt while attempting to overtake on Sunday evening.
- Police recorded an alcohol level of 1.25 per mille in a breath test, and the crash caused around €28,000 in property damage.
- Nobody was injured, and authorities are investigating the driver on suspicion of endangering road traffic.
A drunk driver caused a crash in Erfurt while trying to overtake another vehicle, leaving about €28,000 in property damage but no reported injuries.
The 36-year-old began overtaking on Stauffenbergallee on Sunday evening, police said. Because the road narrowed, he moved back into the right lane, where his car struck a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man.
A breath test showed an alcohol level of 1.25 per mille. Police are investigating the 36-year-old on suspicion of endangering road traffic.
About this summary
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
More Stories
From Our Blog
News in Translation: What Gets Lost, and How We Keep the Framing
The Same Story, Different Countries: How Coverage Changes at the Border
Diaspora Media: How Communities Follow News From Home
Traveling Where the Press Is Not Free: How to Read the News There
The Digital Nomad's Guide to Local News
