Dangerous overtaking maneuvers at Salzgitter: Police are looking for witnesses

Dangerous overtaking maneuvers at Salzgitter: Police are looking for witnesses

28.08.2024 - 13:42

In the city of Salzgitter, a risky overtaking maneuver by a BMW driver has caused excitement and danger in road traffic. On August 20 at around 4:40 p.m., numerous drivers on the Diebesstieg street noticed how the driver of a black BMW overtook several vehicles at excess speed. This incident took place near a landfill and could easily have leaded to a serious accident.

The driver of the BMW showed an extremely dangerous behavior when he wanted to overtake another car in front of a curve that was not visible. An Audi Cabrio, which came towards him, was on the same road. Unfortunately, the BMW driver decided not to stop his overtaking maneuver. Only through a sudden emergency braking of the outdated vehicle and the oncoming Audi did not occur. After this risky maneuver, the BMW driver simply continued his journey without taking care of the consequences.

police are looking for witnesses

In view of the potential dangers caused by the behavior of the BMW driver, the police in Salzgitter-Thiede decided to search for the driver of the oncoming Audi convertible. It is believed that the Audi was a dark model from older years of construction. The investigators hope that the driver of the Audis or other witnesses who have observed this dangerous scene will report.

The police appeal to everyone who knows about this incident to report on 05341 94173-0. Your information could be crucial for determining this dangerous driving behavior and the associated risks for other road users.

For more information:

Police Inspection Salzgitter/Peine/Wolfenbüttel, police commissioner Peine, Malte Jansen, Pok, public relations, phone: 05171/99 9-107, email: malte.jansen@polizei.niedersachsen.de

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