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Drug ride on the A1: truck driver urges car against concrete wall!
On July 15, 2025, a 38-year-old truck driver without a driver's license caused an accident on the A1 at Erlauf, positively tested for drugs.
Drug ride on the A1: truck driver urges car against concrete wall!
In a worrying incident on the A1 at Erlauf in the Melk district, a 38-year-old truck driver lost control of his motor vehicle and pushed a car driver against a concrete center. This happened on Tuesday morning, more precisely at 9:15 a.m. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this dangerous maneuver, such as the Kurier reported.
The truck driver, whose home town is located in the St. Pölten-Land district, steered his vehicle train on the 1st lane when he slipped the limousine of a 37-year-old woman. As a result, this lost control of her vehicle, which came to a standstill on the second lane. The incident caused a significant traffic jam in the direction of travel during the vehicle recovery, since two traces had to be blocked.
drugs in the game
In addition to this shocking incident, it turned out that the truck driver was under the influence of drugs. A drug -based test resulted in a positive result, which was confirmed by a medical examination: the driver showed significant signs of an impairment of addiction. According to information from 5min Acceptance of his driver's license.
The legal consequences of his actions are serious. Drug consumption and driving are not only a risk for the person concerned, but also for other road users. Even the smallest amounts of drugs in the blood can lead to hard punishments that can reach up to five years of imprisonment or high fines, such as the adac explained. This also applies to common substances such as cannabis, which is legal in certain cases, but driving under influence remains strictly prohibited.
significant consequences
The financial effects of a drug accident can be complex and expensive. The costs, including legal and procedural costs, can be between 5000 and 7000 euros. In addition, there are civil law consequences, such as the co-liability in the event of accidents or recourse claims by vehicle liability insurance.
The extent of this incident is also highlighting the urgency of enlightenment and controls in road traffic. As the security situation shows, it is crucial that road users are taken seriously in their responsibility for each other. The truck driver not only has to deal with the legal consequences of his actions, but also with the potentially life-changing effects of such an accident.