Police announcement from Salzgitter, Peine, and Wolfenbüttel precincts, issued on January 25th:
On Wednesday night, the Salzgitter Police stopped a truck driver on Chemnitzer Street, following suspicions of drunk driving.
According to the police report, the 57-year-old woman driver appeared to be heavily intoxicated during the stop at 23:20 on January 25, 2022. A breathalyzer test was conducted, and the result was over 1.6 per mil, which is the legal limit in Germany.
Following the test, a criminal investigation for drunk driving was initiated. The incident is still under investigation, and no further details about the specific truck involved were provided.
The Wolfenbuettel Police have taken over the investigation, as they are responsible for the case. The police department involved in the initial stop was the Salzgitter Police.
For further inquiries, you can contact the Wolfenbuettel Press Office/Public Relations, specifically Carolin Spilker. Her phone number is 05331/933-104, and her email address is [email protected].
It's worth noting that there is no information available about a similar incident involving a 57-year-old female truck driver who was arrested for suspected drunk driving on January 22, 2025.
The official website for more information is http://www.polizei.niedersachsen.de. The incident occurred on Chemnitzer Street in Salzgitter, and the driver was prohibited from continuing her journey.
The police encourage all road users to drive responsibly and never to drive under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving not only endangers the driver but also other road users and pedestrians.
Stay updated with the latest news and developments by visiting the police department's official website or contacting the press office for more information.
