Düren (dpa / lnw) - With a blood alcohol content of 2.74, a drunk pedestrian caused a car accident in front of the door of the Düren main police station. The 23-year-old fell on his stomach on Sunday evening when crossing the street in front of the police station in the middle of the road, the police said. A driver recognized the situation in time, braked and swerved to the right. A tire on his car blew out when it hit the sidewalk.
A police officer later determined that the pedestrian was unable to stand on his own due to his alcohol level. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the man. "Although there is no alcohol limit for pedestrians, they still have to face legal consequences, including losing their driver's license and being liable for damages if they cause a traffic accident while intoxicated," the police said.
