traffic accident in Sankt Augustin-Menden: suspected of illegal race

Accident in Sankt Augustin: Four injured in the event of a traffic accident - police suspect illegal race

On the night of Saturday, a traffic accident occurred in Sankt Augustin-Menden, in which four people suffered minor injuries. According to the police, an illegal motor vehicle race could have been preceded by such an incident.

The accident was reported at around 01:15. Emergency services met two badly damaged cars on site and several, sometimes slightly injured inmates. Not only those involved gathered at the scene of the accident, but also about 50 onlookers, which also complicated the situation.

vehicles collided in a left-wing bend

First investigations show that the vehicles, an Audi A3 and an Audi A4, on the Einsteinstrasse towards Sankt Augustiner Center. In the curve area, the 20-year-old driver of the Audi A3 came off the road, initially collided with a guardrail and then with the Audi A4, whose driver was 24 years old.

Minor injuries and high property damage

In the accident, all airbags triggered. While the driver of the Audi A3 was unharmed, his two 15-year-old passengers and the driver of the Audi A4 and his 21-year-old passenger were slightly injured and brought to nearby hospitals for treatment. The total damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros, both vehicles are no longer ready to drive.

Investigations to clarify the accidents

The police are suspected of an illegal motor vehicle race due to testimony and traces at the scene of the accident. The two vehicles, the drivers' leaderships and their mobile phones were secured. A special traffic accident team from the Cologne police headquarters supports the investigation, the responsible drivers are now facing legal consequences.