Accident - Influence of Alcohol
Sequence of events:
Due to excessive speed in combination with tires worn down to the minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm, the drunk driver of this car lost control of his vehicle on a wet road while negotiating a long right-hand bend. The car skidded on the left-hand side of the road, and the B-pillar and right rear door collided with a tree next to the road.
Due to excessive speed in combination with tires worn down to the minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm, the drunk driver of this car lost control of his vehicle on a wet road while negotiating a long right-hand bend. The car skidded on the left-hand side of the road, and the B-pillar and right rear door collided with a tree next to the road.
Vehicle:
Car
Car
Consequences/injuries:
The driver suffered minor injuries, his two passengers suffered serious injuries.
The driver suffered minor injuries, his two passengers suffered serious injuries.
Cause/problem:
Infuence of alcohol; excessive speed; insuffcient tire tread depth.
Infuence of alcohol; excessive speed; insuffcient tire tread depth.
Avoidance measures, mitigation of consequences/ strategy for road safety measures:
- Not driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Keeping within the speed limit and drive in a manner appropriate for the road and weather conditions.
- Making sure that your car is fitted with high-quality tires with sufficient tread depth.
- ESP could have prevented the accident within the limits of what is physically possible or reduced the severity of the consequences.