Speeder almost runs over policewoman: court imposes suspended sentence!

Speeder almost runs over policewoman: court imposes suspended sentence!

An incident on June 26, 2023 caused a lot of excitement in the Müritz region. A 35-year-old driver from the area was apparently in a hurry and exposed himself as a speeder. Again Northern Courier According to reports, the man fled from the police and almost knocked over a female officer with his car.

The incident occurred on State Road 24 between Röbel and Sietow. When the police became aware of the conspicuous red car, the driver initially tried to escape control. He slowed down, but then accelerated rapidly. A police officer was only able to escape behind a guardrail at the last second to avoid being hit by the wheels.

Escape and consequences

After the police laid out a board of nails to stop the speeder, he drove to Röbel despite his damaged tires, where he was finally stopped on foot. The defendant, who already has eleven previous convictions, including for forgery and multiple theft, tried to explain his actions by describing the escape as a “stupid thing”. He admitted that he had consumed cocaine the evening before the crime and was driving with an acquaintance who managed to escape.

The public prosecutor's office has made serious allegations against the man and is demanding a prison sentence of two years and three months without parole and a three-year driving ban. The question arises: What motivated him to commit this fateful act?

Verdict and outlook

The jury ultimately handed down a verdict that included a two-year suspended prison sentence, a three-year driving ban and a fine of 3,000 euros. The judge emphasized that, as a rule, a prison sentence is not compatible with probation, but in this case it would be too great an interference in the defendant's life. The defendant expressed his wish to apologize to the police officer concerned.

However, the judgment is not yet legally binding. The public prosecutor's office is currently examining whether it will appeal. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what lessons will be learned from this incident.

Overall, this incident shows that speeding and drug use combined are extremely dangerous and can have serious consequences not only for the driver, but also for bystanders. It remains to be hoped that those affected can deal with this shocking experience well and learn lessons from the consequences.