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Pursuit in Oldenburg: Driver rams police and escapes dangerously!
Pursuit in Ammerland ends with arrest: 38-year-old almost ran over police officers and rammed several patrol cars.
Pursuit in Oldenburg: Driver rams police and escapes dangerously!
On October 24, 2025, there was a spectacular chase in Ammerland and Oldenburg that almost meant a fatal end for a 38-year-old man. After a traffic accident in Jeddeloh II, in which he collided with another vehicle while overtaking, he could not be controlled and fled the scene of the accident. An attentive witness noted the license plate number of the fleeing vehicle, which led the police to track down the man.
During a patrol, the officers discovered the car in the city of Oldenburg. While trying to control the driver, he accelerated and rammed several police cars. The situation escalated when the driver drove his SUV towards a police officer, who was only able to escape by jumping to the side. Police are treating the incident as attempted homicide because the driver created a potentially fatal situation.
Escape and arrest
The rapid escape led out of town and finally ended in a field in Edewecht, where the man was temporarily arrested. The public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation. The police are asking anyone who witnessed the dramatic chase to call (04421) 94 20. It is emphasized how important information from citizens is in clearing up such incidents.
Such events highlight the dangers of road traffic and the risks that can arise for both drivers and uninvolved third parties. According to the Traffic accident statistics Road safety is a central issue that also determines measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction. The statistics not only serve to provide information, but also to shape future transport policy.
Context to the traffic situation
In order to better understand the background to the incident, it is also worth taking a look at the traffic situation in Germany. The ongoing analysis of traffic accidents shows that human error, such as attempts to escape, can lead to serious accidents. In 2024, for example, the number of traffic accidents in Germany was alarmingly high, which underlines the relevance of measures to improve the traffic situation.
The October 24 incident highlights the challenges police face in ensuring public safety. It remains to be hoped that preventative measures and improved traffic education will make fewer dramatic escapes like this necessary in the future.