Crazy Escape from Vienna Police: Speeders Crash into Patrol Car

An 18-year-old and his 19-year-old friend engaged in a risky car chase with the police in Vienna on Tuesday evening. The 18-year-old caught the attention of a patrol in Illgasse (Vienna-Floridsdorf) around 8:30 PM due to excessive speed. Despite clear signals to stop, he fled in the car, endangering a police officer who could only save himself by jumping to the side.

During the chase, the driver overtook several vehicles and ignored red lights. At an intersection, he finally stopped, jumped out of the car, and continued his escape on foot. His 19-year-old passenger took over the wheel and continued the risky drive.

Crash with Police Car and Arrests in Vienna-Floridsdorf

The 19-year-old, an Austrian citizen, continued driving recklessly and grazed a policewoman on the leg. Shortly thereafter, he had to make an emergency stop due to a traffic jam on Seyringer Straße, resulting in a collision with a patrol car. He attempted to flee again but fell and was arrested by the officers. He resisted with punches, injuring two police officers.

Shortly thereafter, the police managed to locate and arrest the escaped 18-year-old at his residence in Vienna-Floridsdorf.

Investigations Against Speeders Underway

Both suspects are in custody. They are being investigated for resisting state authority and causing serious bodily harm. Additionally, they have been charged with several traffic offenses. According to the police, the interrogations of the men were still ongoing on Wednesday.

(APA/Red)

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