Police Pursuit Results in Collision

In the early hours of August 15, 2025, a series of events unfolded on the A2 highway towards Berlin that has since led to a young driver facing several criminal proceedings.

The incident began when a traffic check was initiated by a civilian patrol of the highway police on the A2 highway. A 17-year-old driver, who was later found to be under the influence of alcohol, was driving an SUV that was initially stopped by the officers. However, the SUV subsequently ignored the stop signals and fled.

The driver continued to flee via the B1 federal road after leaving the A2 highway at Helmstedt Ost interchange. During the pursuit, the driver ran a red light and even drove against traffic. The driver's reckless actions unfortunately resulted in a collision with a wall, severely damaging the SUV and rendering it no longer roadworthy.

Further investigations at the scene revealed that the suspect was indeed driving under the influence of alcohol, with a breathalyzer test showing a value of approximately 0.5 per mille. The 17-year-old driver attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by the pursuing officers.

The slightly injured suspect was taken to a hospital for observation. Fortunately, no other road users were put at risk during the pursuit. The specific towns along the B1 federal road where the incident occurred were not specified.

The suspect now faces several criminal proceedings for illegal street racing and endangering traffic. The original content of this report was transmitted via news aktuell from the Braunschweig Police.

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It is important to remember that driving under the influence of alcohol and violating traffic laws can have severe consequences, not only for the driver but also for other road users. Always prioritise safety and responsible driving.