Forchheim (dpa / lby) - A driver was seriously injured in an accident in Forchheim.

The 26-year-old tried on Sunday evening to overtake a column of tractors, as the police announced on Monday.

When reeving, his car hit a tractor driving ahead without braking.

The driver was seriously injured and the tractor driver was slightly injured.

Both men were taken to hospitals.

The car was totaled.

In addition, a blood sample was taken from the 26-year-old because there was evidence of alcoholism.