Ghost driver on the A12: 88-year-old in dangerous maneuvers stopped

Ein geistig verwirrter 88-jähriger Mann fuhr entgegen der Fahrtrichtung auf der Autobahn 12. Die Bundespolizei stoppte ihn nach einem gefährlichen Manöver. Ein Ermittlungsverfahren wurde eingeleitet. Erfahren Sie mehr über diesen schockierenden Vorfall und die Maßnahmen der Behörden.
A mentally confused 88-year-old man drove against the direction of travel on Autobahn 12. The federal police stopped him after a dangerous maneuver. An investigation was initiated. Find out more about this shocking incident and the measures of the authorities. (Symbolbild/MB)

Ghost driver on the A12: 88-year-old in dangerous maneuvers stopped

A Tuesday evening that remains unforgettable for many! A mentally confused 88-year-old does not care about traffic rules and drives his car directly against the permitted direction on Autobahn 12! A dangerous game with the fire that could have been fatal for everyone involved!

around 8 p.m., when a patrol car from the federal police are leaving a checkpoint towards Berlin, the incredible happened. A vehicle grows towards you at high speed! Ghost driver where you can see! The police react at lightning speed, swings to the left lane and inspect the truck next to them, which crawls to the right. The flashing lights of the patrol flashes lightly and, as with a miracle, the crazy driver remains in front of the emergency car at the last moment!

Surprising discovery at the wheel!

The officers are tense when they control the driver. Who is this man who jeopardizes safety on the highway with full speed? It turns out: It is an 88-year-old German citizen who is also the owner of the car. The pensioner not only seems confused, but far away - as if it were not even awareness.

The emergency services quickly notice the damage to his vehicle: the exterior mirrors are ramponized and the left front wheel does not look better either. Everything indicates a previous accident on a nearby rest area - no wonder that this man feels so caught and lost!

a shock for everyone involved!

The situation continues to escalate when alarmed rescue workers arrive. While they help the mentally confused pensioner, a team takes care of a federal police officer who drove the emergency vehicle and suffered a shock through the fright. A devastating incident that raises a lot more questions than answers!

The Federal Police immediately initiates an investigation on suspicion of dangerous interference in road traffic against the seniors. But with all the measures - the pensioner is simply sent home after the police surveys. A taxi takes him safely to his door. And now? The Brandenburg police take over the further investigation!

This incident on Autobahn 12 is a clear wake -up call - security on the streets must never become a minor matter!