Under the influence of alcohol, teenage e-scooter riders (16) and adult pedelec operators (40) sustain injuries in separate accidents
On September 12, 2025, two separate incidents of single-vehicle accidents involving significant alcohol consumption occurred in Bochum, Germany.
The first incident took place at around 4 p.m. on Lewackerstraße in Bochum-Linden. A 40-year-old man from Hattingen drove off the road and onto the sidewalk at house number 267. A breathalyzer test showed a reading of 2.52% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) for the man from Hattingen. He sustained minor injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital. A doctor also took a blood sample from him for further analysis.
The second incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. on Sommerfeldstraße in Bochum-Wattenscheid. A 16-year-old boy from Bochum was involved in the accident. A breathalyzer test revealed a BAC of 2.62% for the boy from Bochum. The investigations will likely focus on the causes and the role of alcohol consumption in the accidents. The boy was also taken to the hospital, and a doctor took a blood sample from him.
The Traffic Commission has initiated investigations into these incidents. For further inquiries, the public can contact the Police Bochum Press Office. The contact details for the Press Office are: Jens Artschwager, Telephone: 0234 909 1023, Email: [email protected].
It is important to note that alcohol consumption and reckless driving can have severe consequences. The latest incident report about a traffic accident in Bochum-Wattenscheid was published on Monday, September 15, 2025, regarding a serious accident where a 26-year-old driver hit and seriously injured a 27-year-old pedestrian on Königsallee at around 7 a.m.
The information provided is from Police Bochum, transmitted via news aktuell. The public is advised to drive responsibly and avoid alcohol consumption before driving.
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