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Drunk driver causes chaos in Niederschöneweide!
Traffic accident in Niederschöneweide: An alcoholic driver caused significant damage and injuries. Investigations are ongoing.
Drunk driver causes chaos in Niederschöneweide!
On October 17, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Niederschöneweide, in which a 46-year-old driver was significantly injured. According to the latest reports from the Berlin police, the man lost control of his vehicle on Michael-Brückner-Straße around 7:20 p.m. while driving towards Sterndamm. At the intersection with Sterndamm it broke traffic rules and crashed into the central island, demolishing a traffic sign and two traffic light poles. The vehicle rolled over several times and came to a stop about 50 meters away.
The accident caused debris from the traffic light system to be thrown into the oncoming lane, causing damage to an oncoming truck and a motorcycle. The truck driver, 30, suffered injuries from broken glass, while the 28-year-old motorcyclist was injured by the falling debris but did not seek medical treatment. The 46-year-old had to be taken to hospital.
Drink driving
An alcohol test on the 46-year-old driver showed an alarming 2 per mille, which is significantly above the permissible limit. This high blood alcohol level has serious legal consequences, as an accident under the influence of alcohol is not only considered a criminal offense, but is also punishable by individual penalties in court, as the information from Catalog of fines clarify. The driver's license was immediately confiscated and it can be assumed that he will face a driving ban or even an order to submit a positive MPU report.
The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are significant. According to experts at... KFV Alcohol not only negatively affects perception and driving behavior, but also leads to an increased willingness to take risks. Statistics also show that alcohol-related accidents account for a significant proportion of traffic accidents resulting in personal injuries. In the first quarter of 2022, 8.5% of all accidents were attributed to alcohol, which should help to strengthen the personal responsibility of road users.
Consequences and legal consequences
The legal consequences for the 46-year-old are far-reaching. If the blood alcohol level is over 0.3, points are awarded in the driving fitness register, followed by possible fines or even imprisonment. If the blood alcohol level exceeds 1.1 per mille, you can face serious charges for endangering road traffic. This could make the 46-year-old's situation significantly worse, as the police have already entrusted a traffic crime commissioner with the investigation.
Michael-Brückner-Straße was closed in both directions while the accident was being recorded and the rescue measures were carried out, which significantly affected regular BVG bus services. Such incidents should serve as a warning to critically reflect on alcohol consumption before starting the journey and, if necessary, to resort to public transport or ride sharing.