Accident with e-scooter?

Somali man (23) found drunk and injured

The police are still puzzling over why a 23-year-old Somali man was lying injured on the ground. The victim was visibly intoxicated but refused to take a blood test - the previous breath alcohol test failed to produce a result. The police also found a damaged e-scooter ...

On Saturday night, a passer-by in Salzburg-Gnigl noticed a person lying on the ground - this person was visibly injured. The lady immediately informed the Red Cross - and the police also arrived.

Injuries to the head and leg area
As it was not known at the time how the 23-year-old Somali had sustained the injuries to his head and legs, the police asked the young man to take a breathalyzer test. Despite several attempts, however, no measurable result could be obtained as the Somali did not really cooperate with the breath test.

Suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol
The police further inform: "Due to the clearly perceptible smell of alcohol and a damaged e-scooter, however, the suspicion that the Somali may have been involved in a traffic accident under the influence of alcohol was confirmed, which is why he was subsequently presented to the public health officer." 

The injured Somali subsequently refused to give a blood sample, which is why he was prohibited from continuing his journey and will be charged.