Fast-paced chase in Leverkusen: Trial against drunk driver!

Fast-paced chase in Leverkusen: Trial against drunk driver!

A spectacular case is causing a stir in Leverkusen: On September 13, 2024, there was a dramatic chase that kept the police and numerous passers-by on their toes. The defendant, a 30-year-old man named Kamil Ben J. (name changed), was observed hitting another man without warning in the parking lot of the comprehensive school on Deichtorstrasse. This led to a wild pursuit that culminated in a serious accident. According to reports from Cologne City Gazette The pursuit began at around 7 a.m. in Rheindorf when Ben J. raced through the streets in his Peugeot with a Dutch license plate.

Soon afterwards, the police did everything they could to stop Ben J. At over 120 km/h he raced through red lights, where the maximum speed is 50 km/h. The situation escalated when he entered a residential area and, hoping to branch out, damaged a police car. The pursuit finally led him through the Langenfeld weekly market, where he also rammed a box truck. The ultimate collision occurred at a speed of 105 km/h when he collided with a VW Up. The 59-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries and had to be freed from her vehicle with the help of the fire department.

Drink driving

The police were finally able to arrest the defendant after using an electric Taser on him. On the occasion, it was discovered that Ben J. had 0.95 per mille of alcohol in his blood, which made him dangerously seriously injured. According to the specifications of the ADAC The limit for relative driving incapacity is 0.3 per mille, and from 0.5 per mille there are severe fines. If this type of incident were to occur again, the loss of the driver's license and further legal consequences according to traffic regulations cannot be ruled out. What was particularly disturbing was that Ben J. stated that “the Mocro Mafia” had asked him to flee, which casts doubt on the circumstances of his escape.

Legal consequences

The case is currently being heard by the jury at the Leverkusen district court, with Ben J. facing several offenses including taking part in a banned motor vehicle race. His defense attorney expressed regret about the situation, but Ben J. has not yet contacted the injured driver. He currently has a registered address in Tilburg, Netherlands, and is at large while the trial continues. The incident highlights the risks of drink driving and the need to act responsibly.

The chase and its aftermath reminded the people of Leverkusen how quickly things can change on the road and that despite technological advances such as those in communications – imagine Telegram and its global popularity – judgment and responsibility behind the wheel cannot be ignored. Accidents that result from reckless decisions often have serious consequences for everyone involved.