Unauthorized vehicle race at Leverkusen-Steinbüchel suspects law-breaking activities
In the quiet town of Leverkusen-Steinbüchel, an unexpected event unfolded on Tuesday, August 12th. A suspected illegal street race took place around 7:30 PM on "Am Steinberg", involving two high-performance sports cars.
One of the participating vehicles, a 360-horsepower Audi S5 Sportback, lost control in a right curve and collided with two roadside posts. The driver, described as approximately 5'11" tall, muscular, with blonde hair, aged around 18-20 years, and wearing shorts, allegedly fled the scene and ran into a nearby forest.
The incident caused fresh accident damage to the Audi, which was later towed away by police as evidence. A witness reported seeing the suspect's Audi parked on the street "Köttershof".
Investigations into the vehicle's owner are ongoing, and the name or address of the owner is not publicly disclosed at this time. Witnesses with information about the incident, the involved vehicles, or the fleeing driver are asked to contact the Traffic Commission 1 at 0221 229-0 or by email at [email protected].
The location where the driver is believed to have fled is a forest near the scene of the accident. Despite the collision, it is reported that both cars continued towards "Krummer Weg" after the incident. The specific model of the second sports car involved in the race was not specified.
Police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to ensure the safety of the community. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
