The 21-year-old had been taken into custody after his arrest due to the risk of flight. He is now free again after his lawyer secured his release in exchange for milder measures.

Friends of 21-Year-Old Speedster Feared for Their Lives

The public prosecutor is currently investigating the apprentice for endangering physical safety, serious coercion, and attempted serious bodily harm. It is being examined whether his behavior also additionally fulfilled the offense of intentional public endangerment, which, in the event of a conviction, would increase the penalty range to up to ten years. To escape from an unmarked police car that had noticed him due to his driving style, the 21-year-old is said to have repeatedly accelerated his car to over 200 km/h and repeatedly veered into the oncoming lane. The speedster ran several red lights at intersections. He ignored the pleas of two friends who were in the car with him and, according to their statements, feared for their lives, to finally stop.

On Raffineriestraße, according to the current state of investigation, at least ten other drivers had to swerve onto the grass verge to avoid a collision. On Stadlauer Straße, at least five drivers swerved their vehicles to avoid being "shot down." The recklessly acting 21-year-old is also said to have endangered pedestrians. When the driver attempted to re-enter the A23 from Donaustadtstraße, officers in an unmarked police car deliberately drove their vehicle into the rear axle of the BMW, bringing the 21-year-old to a stop. As it turned out, the 21-year-old was neither intoxicated nor under the influence of any other substances.

Release of Speedster Associated with Numerous Conditions

After the 21-year-old, who had not previously come into conflict with the penal code, had experienced the hardship of detention for almost a week, his defense attorney managed to secure his release from the Josefstadt prison. According to the release order, in addition to his previous clean record, the "personal impression of the accused, who confessed and showed insight," was decisive. However, the apprentice had to pledge not to attempt to hinder the ongoing investigations. He was instructed to continue living at his current address, continue his apprenticeship, refrain from driving any motor vehicle for the time being, and comply with official summonses.

(APA/Red)

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