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Drunk 75-year-old hits motorcyclist and flees in Geretsried!
A drunk 75-year-old caused a serious accident in Geretsried and fled. Seriously injured motorcyclist taken to hospital.
Drunk 75-year-old hits motorcyclist and flees in Geretsried!
On the evening of June 19, 2025, a dramatic traffic accident occurred in the intersection of Adalbert-Stifter-Straße and Tattenkofener Straße in Geretsried. A 75-year-old driver of a BMW ran a red light at excessive speed and hit a motorcyclist who had the right of way. The driver, who was driving with alcohol in his blood, fled the scene of the accident after the incident, leaving the seriously injured motorcyclist behind, as [Merkur] reports.
The motorcyclist had no chance to get out of the way in time and was seriously injured in the collision. The emergency services were immediately taken to the hospital. The accident occurred around 10 p.m. and the police immediately launched a search for the person responsible. As a result, the 75-year-old was found abandoned on foot after hiding his car. The police were able to recover the damaged vehicle.
Breathalyzer test and criminal consequences
A breath alcohol test revealed that the driver had a level above the permitted limit. Due to his driving style and the seriousness of the incident, criminal proceedings were initiated against him based on several points. These include, among other things, dangerous interference in road traffic, fleeing a traffic accident and negligent bodily harm. On the order of the public prosecutor, both the driver's BMW and his driving license were confiscated.
The accident site was closed for several hours in order to reconstruct the exact course of the accident. Thanks to numerous eyewitnesses, the police were able to get a clear picture of what happened. An expert accompanied the investigation on site and analyzed the circumstances of the accident, as [Radio Oberland] reports.
Overall, this incident once again shows the dangers posed by drunk drivers. The police's investigative tactics and quick response to the incident helped ensure that the perpetrator was quickly caught. The severity of the motorcyclist's injuries and the legal consequences for the elderly gentleman will continue to spark discussions about road safety and the misuse of drunk driving in the future.