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Drunk Driver Without License Hits Combine Harvester in Germany
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Drunk Driver Without License Hits Combine Harvester in Germany

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A drunk driver with no license collided with a combine harvester in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
  • The 45-year-old driver fled the scene but was later identified by police.
  • She registered a blood alcohol level of 2.56 per mille and faces charges for leaving the scene, drunk driving, and driving without a license.

A 45-year-old woman drove her car into a combine harvester near GroรŸ Vielen in the Mecklenburg Lake District, police reported. Instead of stopping, the intoxicated driver continued her journey, leaving the damaged vehicle behind. The combine harvester driver located the car parked in the neighboring town of Mรถllenhagen shortly after the incident.

The driver of the combine harvester located the accident vehicle.

โ€” PoliceThis quote describes how the authorities were able to identify the vehicle involved in the accident.

The woman was not present when the car was found, but authorities identified her. A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of 2.56 per mille. Adding to the offenses, she was also found to be driving without a valid license. The car sustained an estimated 2,000 euros in damages, while the extent of the damage to the combine harvester remains undetermined.

Instead of stopping, the woman continued her journey.

โ€” PoliceThis quote emphasizes the driver's decision to flee the scene of the accident.

Authorities are investigating the woman for leaving the scene of an accident, drunk driving, and operating a vehicle without a license. The incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the legal consequences faced by those who disregard road safety regulations.

The 45-year-old driver was no longer present at the time.

โ€” PoliceThis quote explains the circumstances under which the driver was identified after abandoning her vehicle.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.