Fugitive (23) crashes into parked cars in Kassel – investigations are ongoing!

Fugitive (23) crashes into parked cars in Kassel – investigations are ongoing!

A spectacular police operation took place in Kassel early on Saturday morning, which was triggered by the escape of a 23-year-old. The man was driving a Skoda Fabia, which not only reached excessive speeds but also had stolen license plates. Loud HNA The driver ignored the stop signals of a police patrol and raced along Fuldatalstrasse. At Wolfsangerstrasse he lost control of his vehicle, broke through a protective barrier and crashed into two parked cars, a Mazda and a VW.

The accident resulted in estimated material damage of over 20,000 euros. After the driver initially fled on foot, he was later arrested at an acquaintance's apartment. The 23-year-old apparently suffered minor injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital. What was particularly noticeable was that the Skoda was neither registered nor insured and the license plates attached belonged to another vehicle. The officers also found other stolen license plates in the car. Investigations into forgery of documents, driving without a license, hit and run and illegal motor vehicle racing were initiated.

Prevalence of vehicle thefts

This incident in Kassel is not alone. Motor vehicle theft has become a serious problem in Germany. According to that ADAC A total of 14,162 cars with comprehensive insurance were stolen in 2023. Although this represents a decrease compared to 2022, it is still an enormous number that causes unrest on a daily basis. On average, almost 40 thefts occur every day, resulting in a total expenditure of 293 million euros. High-quality SUVs and models from the upper middle and upper classes are particularly popular, with Toyota, Lexus and Porsche among the classics.

In another case in Munich, like tz According to reports, the police are investigating two suspects who are suspected of racing along dirt roads in a stolen Mercedes. Again, license plates intended for another vehicle were used, and both suspects did not have a driver's license. These incidents make it clear that the police are struggling with stolen vehicles and false license plates across Germany.

Unfortunately, vehicle theft is on the rise and the damage is enormous. On average, thefts cause damage of around 20,700 euros per case. Awareness of vehicle safety should be increased so that drivers are better protected.