Controversial ruling

Can a passenger also be to blame for a drink-driving accident?

Handing over the keys after drinking alcohol? That can have consequences.(Bild: APA/DPA/KLAUS-DIETMAR GABBERT)

A group of people are drinking alcohol. Everyone can see that the person who is supposed to drive the others home is also drinking. No one thinks anything will happen. But what if there is an accident? A tragic case resulting in death prompts reflection on "drinking groups" because the judiciary is also rethinking its position.

A few days ago , Krone+ reported on the alcohol-related prank "Nachtrunk" (night drink), which actually resulted in a driver getting his license back. But another tragic fate is causing people to sit up and take notice – as are the consequences: