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Rapid escape: 19-year-old without a driver's license caught in the Ostalb district!
A 19-year-old without a driver's license fled from the police in the Ostalb district. The escape ended in a field in Göggingen.
Rapid escape: 19-year-old without a driver's license caught in the Ostalb district!
In a dramatic chase, a 19-year-old driver kept the police in suspense on Sunday evening in the Ostalb district. The young man, who was driving without a driver's license, fled from a police checkpoint and ignored traffic rules for more than 30 kilometers. According to [SWR].
When the officers tried to stop the vehicle, a tight maneuver occurred in which a head-on collision could only be prevented by emergency braking by the police. However, the driver reacted promptly and continued his escape towards Ostalbkreis, past several towns, including Weiler in den Bergen, Bettringen, Hussenhofen and Iggingen.
The escape and its consequences
The situation escalated further when an oncoming driver had to brake sharply and move onto a grass verge to avoid a possible accident. To stop the fugitive, police officers used a nail barrier, also known as “stop sticks.” These eventually damaged the vehicle's tires and caused the air to escape, signaling the end of the pursuit.
Although the 19-year-old tried to escape on foot, he was caught by emergency services. The police have now started an investigation and are urgently looking for witnesses who were endangered by the driver's risky driving maneuvers.
Comparison with other incidents
A similar incident was documented in Brandenburg, in which a driver of a stolen car fled from federal police. The fugitive drove over a nail barrier around 2:00 a.m. and excessively overspeeded, which ultimately led to the vehicle leaving the road and overturning. The driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries and subsequently arrested, as Tagesspiegel reported.
Both cases highlight the dangers posed by reckless behavior on the road and the challenges police face in safely ending such pursuits. The police investigation in the Ostalbkreis is ongoing and it remains to be seen what further information will come to light in the coming days.