Drunk 75-year-old drives motorcyclists and flees in Geretsried!

Drunk 75-year-old drives motorcyclists and flees in Geretsried!

On the evening of June 19, 2025, there was a dramatic traffic accident in the intersection of Adalbert-Stifter-Straße and Tattenkofener Straße in Geretsried. A 75-year-old driver of a BMW ran over a red traffic light at an excessive speed and recorded a motorcyclist authorized to go. The driver, who was traveling with alcohol in the blood, fled from the scene of the accident after the incident and left the seriously injured motorcyclist, as [Merkur] reported.

The motorcyclist had no way of dodging in time and was seriously injured in the collision. The alarmed rescue workers immediately took him to the hospital. The accident occurred around 10 p.m., and the police immediately initiated a search for the cause. As a result, the 75-year-old was put in Einöd on foot after hiding his car. The police were able to secure the damaged vehicle.

alkotest and criminal consequences

In a breath alcohol test, it turned out that the driver had a value above the permitted limit. Due to his driving style and the severity of the incident, criminal proceedings were initiated against him, which is based on several points. These include the dangerous intervention in road traffic, traffic accident escape and negligent bodily harm. At the order of the public prosecutor, both the driver of the driver and his driver's license were secured.

The accident site was closed for several hours to reconstruct the exact course of the accident. Thanks to numerous eyewitnesses, the police were able to receive a clear picture of the events. An expert accompanied the investigation on site and analyzed the circumstances of the accident, as [Radio Oberland] reported.

Overall, this incident once again shows the dangers that emerge from alcoholic drivers. The police's investigation tactics and the quick response to the incident contributed to the fact that the polluter could be quickly caught. The severity of the injuries of the motorcyclist and the legal consequences for the older gentleman will continue to provide discussions about traffic safety and the abuse of alcohol at the wheel.