Police investigate traffic accident on A59, naming the incompetent driver as the culprit; driver's license under scrutiny following the incident.

Headline: Drunk and Drugged Driver Causes Accident on Federal Highway 59 Near Cologne

The Police Headquarters Cologne has confirmed that a traffic accident occurred on August 26 on federal highway 59 near Cologne. The incident involved a Seat driving against the direction of traffic and a small truck.

According to the Police Cologne, the 37-year-old driver of the Seat was under investigation for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A breathalyzer test reportedly showed that the driver was over the legal limit with a reading of over 1.5 promille.

The Seat was found standing on the left lane against the direction of traffic, and a Mercedes Sprinter was found damaged 100 meters away. Both vehicles involved in the accident were towed away.

The 35-year-old driver of the small truck sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital as a precaution, while the 37-year-old driver was found to have minor injuries as well. Several blood samples were taken from the 37-year-old driver by a doctor.

The direction of traffic towards Königswinter was closed during the accident investigation. Police officers arrived at the scene a few minutes after the accident.

The 37-year-old driver admitted to consuming cannabis the previous day. The driver's license was confiscated, and the driver is under investigation for endangering traffic, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving under the influence of drugs.

However, the search results do not provide the name of the investigating judge handling the case of the 37-year-old man from Cologne. The original content for this article was transmitted via news aktuell.

The press can contact the Police Headquarters Cologne for inquiries regarding the accident. The accident occurred between the Bonn-Nordost and Sankt Augustin motorway junctions.

It is important to remember the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and to always prioritise safety on the road. The Police Headquarters Cologne urges the public to report any suspected drunk or drugged drivers to the authorities.

Police investigate traffic accident on A59, naming the incompetent driver as the culprit; driver's license under scrutiny following the incident.