Driver's license gone

Drugged driver crashes into a hydrant

A traffic accident occurred in the Spittal/Drau district on Thursday night. The 21-year-old driver left the road, crashed into a hydrant and then into a concrete wall. A drug test was positive. 

A young man from the district of Spittal an der Drau was driving in the same area towards Lendorf with a 17-year-old friend in the passenger seat. The driver left the road, hit a hydrant and then crashed into a concrete wall before finally coming to a halt. 

Cannabis herb and water pipe in the car
The officers noticed symptoms of drug impairment: "A small amount of herbal cannabis, a grinder and a water pipe were found in the car. The man was presented for a clinical examination by a doctor. It was determined that he was unfit to drive due to drug impairment and fatigue," reported the police.

Fire department had to be called out
The 21-year-old and his younger friend suffered minor injuries. The accident resulted in damage and considerable material damage to the car and the hydrant. The Spittal/Drau fire department had to deploy 12 people: "The Spittal an der Drau fire department carried out safety and clean-up work and assisted the towing service in loading the totally damaged vehicle," said the fire department. The driver has now lost his license and the seized narcotics have been confiscated - further investigations will follow.