Police halt vehicle towards Hamburg from Pinneberg North due to suspected drunk driving
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, a drunk driving incident occurred on the A23 motorway between Lagerdorf and Pinneberg Nord. The incident involved a black VW Caddy traveling from Elmshorn junction towards Hamburg.
According to reports, the driver of the black car was seen driving in a suspicious manner, crossing lane markings and causing dangerous situations. The police received these reports at around 14:15 and located the vehicle at the Pinneberg Nord junction.
A breath alcohol test conducted at around 14:30 showed a preliminary reading of over 2.7 per mille for the driver of the black VW Caddy. As a result, the officers ordered a blood sample to be taken from the driver and prohibited him from continuing to drive.
The 59-year-old man from Schenefeld, a German citizen, will face a criminal charge for drunk driving. No publicly available information about a trial for this man has been reported since September 3, 2025.
Witnesses or those affected by the traffic situation on the A23 between the junctions Lagerdorf and Tornesch are asked to contact the Elmshorn Police Highway and District Office on 04121-409210. The Press Office for Police Headquarters Bad Segeberg can be reached at Dorfstr. 16-18, 23795 Bad Segeberg, telephone: 04551-884-2020, and email: [email protected] for inquiries.
It is reported that the incident caused other road users to brake and reduce their speed. The police are currently investigating the incident further and ask for any additional information from the public.
