Feb 12 • 11:29 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

A drunk man's 'Citroen' crashed into a microcar driven by a minor: the latter overturned

A collision occurred in Marijampolė, Lithuania, when a drunk driver crashed into a microcar driven by a sober 13-year-old girl, causing the microcar to overturn.

In Marijampolė, Lithuania, a car accident was reported involving a sober minor and a drunk man driving a Citroen car. The incident took place in Pašešupių village, where the minor, born in 2010, was operating a microcar identified as Aixam. The drunk driver, a man born in 1988, had a blood alcohol level of 2.08 permille, which is significantly above the legal limit. The impact from the collision caused the microcar to overturn, raising alarming concerns about road safety involving underage drivers.

Emergency services responded promptly to the accident scene, where they found no individuals trapped in the vehicles, indicating that both parties managed to exit their cars. The responders secured the scene by disconnecting the batteries of the vehicles and clearing debris from the road. Meanwhile, local law enforcement officials have initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the collision, particularly focused on the implications of driving under the influence and the legal ramifications associated with involving a minor in such incidents.

This incident has spurred discussions about the regulations regarding the operation of microcars by underage individuals and highlights the serious dangers posed by drunk driving. As the investigation continues, it serves as a reminder of the significant risks on the road, and the need for stricter enforcement of laws against driving under the influence to protect vulnerable road users such as young drivers.

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