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Drunk driver causes crash in Titisee-Neustadt after ignoring right of way

A routine Sunday drive turned chaotic when a drunk driver ignored traffic rules. Now, authorities are piecing together what went wrong at the fateful intersection.

The image shows a police officer standing next to a car that has been involved in a crash on the...
The image shows a police officer standing next to a car that has been involved in a crash on the side of the road. The car is severely damaged, with its hood crumpled and its windows shattered. The officer is wearing a uniform and a cap, and is standing on the grassy ground next to the car. There is a traffic cone and a ribbon tied to a pole nearby, and in the background there are trees and a cloudy sky.

Drunk driver causes crash in Titisee-Neustadt after ignoring right of way

A drunk-driving accident took place in Titisee-Neustadt on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The collision happened at the intersection of Wilhelm-Stahl-Straße and Pfauenstraße shortly after 9:30 AM. Authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident. A 53-year-old driver failed to yield to a 29-year-old motorist who had the right of way. The crash resulted in property damage, though no injuries were reported.

Police confirmed the older driver had been drinking before the accident. Officers confiscated their licence and took them to a hospital for a blood sample. The investigation remains ongoing. The 53-year-old faces potential charges related to drink-driving and causing a collision. No further details have been released at this time.

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