Chase in Braunschweig: Motorcyclist seriously injured!

Chase in Braunschweig: Motorcyclist seriously injured!

There was a dramatic chase by an 18-year-old motorcyclist in front of the police in downtown Braunschweig on Tuesday evening. The young man was noticed by his dangerous driving behavior and loud modifications to his motorcycle, which ultimately led to a police stop. The motorcyclist's escape behavior was extremely risky: he ignored red lights, overtook oncoming traffic and even drove along footpaths to escape the police. These risky maneuvers resulted in the escape ending in a collision with a turning car.

In this collision, the motorcyclist was thrown through the air and landed on the tram tracks. Police officers, a doctor and a medical student immediately provided first aid. Despite the rapid intervention, the driver suffered serious injuries and, according to initial findings, his life was in danger. The reason for his escape remains unclear, a pattern of behavior that is not unique and has also been observed in other similar cases.

The danger of chases

Chases represent a significant danger for everyone involved. In Germany, such chases often reach speeds of over 200 km/h, with escapees not only ignoring traffic rules, but also driving in pedestrian zones. Police experts, such as Thomas Mosbacher, point out that the motives of those fleeing are often unclear. Common reasons for fleeing are drug and alcohol consumption or traffic offenses that have already been committed. In this context, it is important to mention that escapes are usually not planned actions, but often result from a bad conscience or under the influence of intoxicants, as Ulrich Chiellino, traffic psychologist at ADAC, explains.

The police are aware of the risks associated with car chases. There are specific guidelines to ensure the safety of refugees, police officers and uninvolved third parties. Methods that may be used include road closures and the use of helicopters. Of course, proportionality must always be maintained; If there is an acute danger to life and limb, a persecution can also be stopped in order to avoid worse consequences. A tragic incident in Braunschweig in 2019 resulted in a fatal accident during a pursuit in which a 33-year-old driver lost his life.

The incidents in Braunschweig highlight the complex and often fatal consequences of car chases, which are extremely risky for both the escapees and the police. The motorcyclist's current situation remains critical and causes great concern among the public, as the reasons for his risky behavior are unclear.

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