Officer in high-speed chase
News Article: Police Chase Ends in Dramatic Crash in Neukölln
Last night, a police chase in Neukölln ended in a dramatic crash, causing traffic disruptions and leaving several bystanders shaken.
The incident began around 9:30 PM on the highway near the Buschkrugallee exit. A man, who has not been named in the available sources, was driving a Kia that was emitting white smoke. When police attempted to pull him over, he fled down Buschkrugallee towards Karl-Marx-Straße.
During the chase, the driver exceeded the speed limit, ran red lights, and drove against traffic. Near Herrnhuter Weg, the driver lost control of the car, drove over a median, continued on the sidewalk, crashed into a storefront, bounced back onto the road, and came to a stop.
The arrested man was taken to a hospital with head, torso, leg, and arm injuries. Three bystanders aged 20, 23, and 31 were treated on the scene for shock, with the 20-year-old taken to a hospital for further treatment due to shock. The 31-year-old bystander was treated on the scene, while the 23-year-old was not hospitalised.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the 32-year-old man did not have a driver's license, the Kia was not insured, and he appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Officers found and seized tranquilizers during his search. The Kia involved in the incident was impounded.
The accident investigation on Karl-Marx-Straße between Herrnhuter Weg and Kienitzer Straße lasted from 9:30 PM to 11:50 PM. The road was closed to traffic during this time.
The driver fled on foot and was arrested nearby. The arrested man was released from the hospital after treatment and a blood test. The Kia was impounded, and investigations are ongoing.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of obeying traffic laws. We hope for a speedy recovery for all those involved.
