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Pirna Intersection Crash Involving Three Vehicles as Police Find Driver at 2.4‰

The 2.4‰ reading triggered a blood test followed by immediate license seizure under Germany's drink‑driving limits.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Monday around 15:15 on Dippoldiswalder Straße near the Dresdner Straße/Königsteiner Straße intersection in Pirna.
  • Police say an 82-year-old in a VW Passat moved left to bypass slow traffic and collided with a 49-year-old driving a VW Crafter.
  • A 38-year-old in an Opel Astra was also impacted and sustained damage.
  • No injuries were reported, and initial property damage is estimated at about €20,000.
  • Officers detected alcohol on the 49-year-old, measured 2.4‰ on a breath test, took a blood sample, and confiscated his driving license.