Police drama in Pasewalk: 28-year-old crashes into a tree with a Hyundai!

Police drama in Pasewalk: 28-year-old crashes into a tree with a Hyundai!

An adventurous incident occurred on Monday evening in Pasewalk. A 28-year-old ignored a police stop signal and ended up in hospital after his Hyundai crashed into a tree. At around 11 p.m., the Pasewalk police noticed driving without lights and wanted to stop the driver. But instead of braking, he accelerated and raced through Mühlenstrasse at excessive speed. The situation escalated when he turned onto Haußmannstrasse, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree on the side of the road, as nordkurier.de reports.

On the route, the young man not only left his vehicle behind, but also a mess on the road. The driver sustained minor injuries in the impact. The car, however, suffered a total economic loss. The officers took a blood sample because there was a suspicion that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A bush knife that was found during the search of the vehicle could also get him into further trouble, as this is a violation of the weapons law.

Legal situation and consequences

The legal consequences of such an escape should not be underestimated. Leaving the scene of an accident without permission, also known as hit-and-run, is a serious offense according to Section 142 of the Criminal Code. Anyone who simply continues driving could face additional punishment, regardless of whether significant damage was caused or not. A note on the vehicle is usually not enough to fulfill legal obligations, emphasizes anwalt.de.
The police also have the opportunity to obtain information about an incident from witnesses or dashcam recordings.

In this case, the driver will be charged with drunk driving, endangering traffic and driving without a license. Particular attention should also be paid to the fact that he did not have a valid driving license. Even though it may be a “one-off” incident, the penalties that can be expected, including fines and points in Flensburg, can have significant consequences for the driver.

Accident statistics and road safety

The incident is part of the current traffic accident statistics, which aim to collect comprehensive data on the traffic safety situation. These statistics are crucial for measures in legislation, traffic education and infrastructure policy, as can be read on destatis.de. Accidents resulting in personal injury or property damage play a central role in the assessment of traffic facilities and safety on the roads.

As a result of this accident, the Pasewalk fire department was also on duty. 13 comrades took care of cleaning up the oil slick that was left after the collision. The operation lasted about three quarters of an hour and shows how important it is to act quickly to avoid further danger to other road users.

While the investigation is ongoing, it remains to be seen what the driver's future will be. The only thing that is certain is that after this incident, many people will think carefully about how they behave in traffic.