Wild escape through Berlin: Police hunt driver after violating controls!

Wild escape through Berlin: Police hunt driver after violating controls!

Yesterday afternoon there was a spectacular escape from the police in the Berlin district of Lichterfelde. This reports berlin.de, where it is reported that the driver of a delivery vehicle took off at around 4 p.m. during a police check when there was an absolute no-parking zone. The officers from police section 45 wanted to check the driver because he was parking in a no-parking zone.

Although the driver initially drove onto the premises of a gas station, he quickly turned around and continued to flee. There was a collision with another car, but he didn't let that stop him and continued racing, ramming a police car on Fronhoferstrasse at the corner of Am Bäkequell. Two police officers suffered minor injuries but were able to continue their duties.

Chaos on the streets

During his high-speed escape, the driver ignored numerous red lights, drove at excessive speeds and crossed sidewalks and green spaces, forcing passers-by to take evasive action. The chase led via Tempelhof to Kreuzberg.

The driver was ultimately unable to continue on Riemannstrasse and had to stop in a dead end. Its three male inmates immediately fled on foot in unknown directions. Despite an extensive search of the area by the police, the fleeing men remained undetected.

Investigations and findings

A subsequent inspection of the van revealed several accident damages and a missing front license plate. In addition, officers discovered a small amount of cannabis in the interior of the vehicle, which was seized. The vehicle itself was impounded and the investigation into the driver and his passengers continues.

In addition to the serious incidents, the event opens up space for debate about the legal aspects of police checks. According to that ADAC During a check, drivers must prove their identity and provide their vehicle documents and driver's license. However, drivers are not obliged to answer questions about their whereabouts, and if they are asked to follow a police vehicle, failure to do so could result in fines of up to 70 euros and one point in Flensburg.

In addition, it clarifies Catalog of fines that driving away from a police stop is not considered an escape as long as no violent resistance is offered. The legal situation stipulates that simply driving away is not a criminal offense. This was also confirmed by a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice, which clarified that violence must be directed directly against the official and be immediately noticeable in order to be considered resistance.