Traffic accident Microsleep leads to total loss on the A1 near Oberbüren SG

On Sunday night, a driver fell into a microsleep on the A1 highway near Bürerstich near Oberbüren SG. He crashed and caused total damage to his car, as reported by the St. Gallen cantonal police on Sunday.

As a result of the microsleep, the man's car skidded across all lanes. It then spun 180 degrees in a clockwise direction, according to the statement. The car then reversed into the rising grass verge, where it came to a standstill with total damage.

According to the police, an alcohol test carried out on the driver also showed a positive result.

SDA