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Traffic accident in Zagreb: Driver under the influence of alcohol caused a chain collision

On Friday, July 5, a 49-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol caused a chain collision on Dubrovnik Avenue in Zagreb. Three vehicles were involved in the accident, and one passenger was slightly injured. The driver was arrested and fined and banned from driving.

Traffic accident in Zagreb: Driver under the influence of alcohol caused a chain collision
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar - ilustracija/ arhiva (vlastita)

On Friday, July 5th around 21:20, a 49-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol with a concentration of 2.60 g/kg, was driving a car with Zagreb license plates without a seat belt. He was driving in the left traffic lane of the northern carriageway of Dubrovnik Avenue towards the east. Upon reaching house number 1 F in Trnsko Street, due to excessive speed, he hit the rear of the car driven by a 33-year-old man with the front part of his vehicle. This car was stopped on the roadway due to a line of vehicles in front of it.

From the impact, the 33-year-old's vehicle was pushed forward and hit the rear of a car with Czech license plates driven by a 32-year-old man. This car was also stopped in a line of vehicles.

After the collision, the 49-year-old's car continued to move uncontrollably towards the northeast and hit the curb with its left wheels. The vehicle then veered off the road and hit the concrete fence of a tram stop with its front left side.

In the traffic accident, a passenger in the car driven by the 33-year-old was slightly injured. Medical assistance was provided at the Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb.

After the incident
The 49-year-old driver was arrested and taken to the competent misdemeanor court where he was found guilty. He was fined 1,840 euros and banned from driving for three months.

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Creation time: 08 July, 2024

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