Drug Driver on the Run Crashed into Motorcycle in Vienna-Ottakring: Two Seriously Injured

Police officers observed a car with conspicuous driving behavior during a patrol on September 18, shortly before noon. When they attempted to stop the driver, he accelerated and fled out of the city via Hasnerstraße. At the same time, a motorcyclist with a passenger was traveling on Panikengasse towards the 17th district.

Drugs at the Wheel: Escape from Vienna Police Ends in Collision

The collision occurred at the intersection: The car ran a stop sign without stopping and collided with the crossing motorcycle. The 24-year-old motorcyclist and his 20-year-old passenger were seriously injured. Both were provided with emergency medical care by the Vienna professional rescue service and taken to a hospital.

The car driver was uninjured in the accident. An alcohol test was negative, but an official medical examination found impairment due to drugs. The 27-year-old was charged both criminally and administratively. Further investigations are underway.

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