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Police Probe After Mannheim Red-Light Crash Involving Drunk, Unlicensed Driver

Police report no injuries from the overnight Mannheim crash.

Overview

  • Police say a 32-year-old ran a red light in Mannheim at night and collided with a car driven by a 29-year-old woman.
  • The woman's vehicle spun into a power pole, became undrivable, and was towed from the scene.
  • Officers detected alcohol on the woman; a breath test measured 1.3 per mille, and she had no driver's license.
  • Investigators are pursuing cases of a red-light offense, endangering road traffic, and driving without a license.
  • Property damage was estimated at about €6,000, according to police information relayed to dpa.