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Escape from the police: man rams patrol car and endangers officers!
A 38-year-old caused a chase in Oldenburg, which ended in an almost fatal collision with police officers and arrest.
Escape from the police: man rams patrol car and endangers officers!
A dramatic scenario took place on October 23, 2025 in the Ammerland and Oldenburg region, when a 38-year-old driver gave the police a risky chase. Loud NDR The odyssey began with a traffic accident in Jeddeloh II, in which the driver collided while overtaking and then fled.
An astute witness had noted the license plate number of the fleeting Mercedes-Benz GLC, so the police officers in the Oldenburg city area quickly became aware of the vehicle. In an attempt to control the man, he drove his SUV with full force into several police cars and continued racing - the situation quickly escalated. A police officer was almost run over when the driver drove towards him at high speed and was only able to escape by jumping to the side.
Escape and arrest
The 38-year-old's escape finally ended in Edewecht when he drove into a field and was temporarily arrested there. The public prosecutor's office is now investigating him for attempted murder because his reckless maneuvers not only endangered his safety, but also that of officers and other road users. These incidents highlight the risks associated with car chases, according to Catalog of fines usually lead to high risks of accidents.
The incident in Jeddeloh II, where the escape initially began, was reported at 2:35 p.m. Unusually, the driver ran away after the accident and was spotted in oncoming traffic on Hundsmühler Straße at around 2:49 p.m. Despite several orders from the police to pull into the parking lane, the 38-year-old ignored the instructions, even closed the side window and continued his rapid escape.
A call to the witnesses
The police have now started an investigation and are asking witnesses of the chase to contact them on (04421) 94 20. Such incidents are not only frightening, but also dangerous - they can quickly turn into tragedies, as what happened on October 23rd showed. But these are not the only incidents of this kind in the region, either News.de reported.
The man's escape also raises questions about the legal consequences. While he will have to answer for the violations committed during the chase, it remains to be seen what criminal consequences he will face if it turns out that he acted intentionally. One thing is certain: such risky actions will not be without consequences.