Car Crash in Mainz-Kastel: Two Individuals Suffer Injuries
An evening incident in Mainz-Kastel left two individuals with injuries, following a collison involving four vehicles. According to reports, a 42-year-old driver attempted to make a right turn at a junction, but failed to stop in time. This resulted in the driver careening over a traffic island and crashing head-on into another vehicle waiting at the traffic lights. The impact also struck two more cars. Witnesses stated that the injured parties were transported to a hospital in Wiesbaden.
The driver responsible for the crash was discovered to be under the influence of alcohol, as confirmed by a breathalyzer test which yielded a result of 1.78 per mille. Consequently, the driver was detained on the spot.
Additional Information:
- The state of Hesse, where this incident transpired, is well-known for its stringent traffic laws
- Hospital facilities in Wiesbaden were alerted in anticipation of handling the injuries from the alcohol-related crash
- Regrettably, Hesse has recently seen a series of high-profile cases involving vehicles and alcohol abuse
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It should be noted that the consequences of drunk driving in Hesse, Germany, can be severe. The penalty structure and guidelines are structured based on the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level, as follows:
- For any age, driving under the influence or with a BAC level between 0.05% and 0.079% leads to a suspension of the driving license administered by the unit commander, ranging between 90 and 180 days. The driver will amass 6 points on their USAREUR-AF license[1].
- Driving with a BAC level of 0.08% or higher will result in an automatic 365-day suspension and confiscation of the driving license. The driver will also receive 6 points on their USAREUR-AF license[1].
The repercussions for both civilians and military personnel will extend beyond license suspension and fines. If the drunk driving incident produces injuries, the penalties will be further intensified. Military Police will intervene in cases involving U.S. military or civilians exceeding the legal BAC limit[1].
Local German law will govern the legal proceedings for all parties involved. For military personnel, they will also face prosecution under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice[1]. Breathalyzer tests can either be conducted at the crime scene or at the German police station.
