Drunk Driver Fled After Car Accident

The 63-year-old drunk driver had veered off the road with his car and ended up in a ditch. While other road users helped the injured man out of the car and called emergency services, the man made off on foot.

Injured Drunk Driver Triggered Search Operation

Because the driver from the district of Bruck an der Leitha was not found at home after the accident on Saturday shortly after 9:00 PM, a search was initiated. The air police and fire brigade were also involved in the operation, according to the announcement. The 63-year-old was found shortly after 10:00 PM at the sports field of the village of Sarasdorf and transported to the Baden State Hospital. A breathalyzer test on the injured man was positive. The man will be reported to the district administration after the investigations are completed.

(APA/Red)

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