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Auto Accident in Hattingen: Vehicle Hits Guidepost, Driver Remains Unharmed but Intoxicated

Vehicle Runs into Guidance Sign in Hattingen: Driver Remains Unscathed but Intoxicated
Vehicle Runs into Guidance Sign in Hattingen: Driver Remains Unscathed but Intoxicated

Auto Accident in Hattingen: Vehicle Hits Guidepost, Driver Remains Unharmed but Intoxicated

A 47-year-old man from Sprockhövel found himself in a troubling situation on July 27, 2025, after an alleged drunk driving incident in the Wodantal area of Hattingen.

According to information transmitted by the Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters, the incident occurred around 5 PM. The man was driving a brown Subaru at the time, and he collided with the guardrail on the left side of the road due to a brief blackout.

Investigators suspected the driver might have been under the influence of alcohol, and a voluntary breathalyzer test was offered to the man. The result showed an approximate blood alcohol content (BAC) of 1.6%.

Following the test, the man was taken to the Hattingen police station for a blood alcohol test. As a result of the incident, his driver's license was confiscated.

For more information, the Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters can be contacted at their Press Office, located at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal. The telephone number for the Press Office is 02333 9166-1200, and emails can be sent to [email protected].

It is important to note that the names of the involved police officers are typically not disclosed in such cases to maintain privacy. If you have specific questions, you may want to reach out to the relevant authorities or consult the original sources. However, it is unlikely that the name of a police officer would be made public in such a context.

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