Late on the night of September 16, at around 00:25, a tragic road accident occurred in Nessebar.
On "P_rva" Street, opposite the "Perla" apartment complex, an Opel Vectra, registered in Stara Zagora, crashed into a pedestrian island.
According to police information, the accident was a single-vehicle incident _mdash_ no other vehicles were involved.
Driver under the influence of alcohol and drugs
The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man from Stara Zagora, was detained.
Tests showed that he had been driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol concentration reaching 2.20 per mille.
Furthermore, a drug test showed a positive result for methamphetamine.
His detention is for a period of up to 24 hours, and a fast-track proceeding has been initiated.
Consequences and the need for stricter measures
The man was detained for violating the Road Traffic Act, related to the serious accident and the presence of two harmful substances _mdash_ alcohol and drugs _mdash_ in his blood.
The case is particularly alarming, as the high alcohol concentration clearly indicates a serious degree of negligence and disregard for road safety.
The use of methamphetamine further amplified the danger created by the driver.
The incident is further evidence of the need for stricter measures to combat drunk and drug-driving.
Driving in this condition is a serious threat not only to the driver himself, but also to all other road users.
Silence reigned at the scene of the accident, broken only by the sirens of the arriving police cars.
The grim scene of the damaged car, embedded in the pedestrian island, left a lasting impression on the accidental witnesses.