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Police chase causes chaos: driver injures officers!
On November 3rd, 2025, there were several accidents in Ostallgäu after a risky police pursuit; two officers were injured.
Police chase causes chaos: driver injures officers!
A 58-year-old car driver caused a serious incident on the A7 near Dietmannsried on Monday morning. Around 8:40 a.m., road users reported reckless driving, which led to a thrilling police chase. Despite an immediate search, the escapee's vehicle could not initially be located. But 20 minutes later, police officers recognized the car in Füssen.
The driver ignored stop signals and raced through the streets at high speed, running several red lights. On the B17 in the direction of Schongau there was finally a dangerous collision with a protective barrier. But that wasn't all: while overtaking another vehicle, he collided with its exterior mirrors.
Damage and injuries after the chase
Things became particularly dangerous between the districts of Lauterbach and Ilgen. The fugitive crashed into a parked police vehicle, which fortunately was not occupied by any officers. The car was then thrown into an adjacent meadow, where it remained badly damaged. The driver tried in vain to escape on foot, but was caught by the police in time and taken to hospital. Two police officers were slightly injured in the incident; one required medical treatment while the other remained fit for duty.
The damage to the vehicles and a protective barrier adds up to around 75,000 euros. The B17 was completely closed for two hours due to the accident investigation and cleaning work. The background to the escape is currently the subject of police investigations. Witnesses or road users at risk are asked to report to the Kempten traffic police station.
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