Speeder Fled Through Vienna City Center at 180 km/h

Despite a clear order to stop, the driver continued his journey and fled from the Vienna officers. The chase led through several streets in downtown Vienna back to the Ring, where the man reached speeds of up to 180 km/h. At the Schubertring, the man almost lost control of the car and sped towards a group of people who were waiting for the tram.

Car Driver Sped Through Vienna City Center

As the pursuit continued, the driver ran several red lights and eventually turned into Eschenbachgasse, where the officers lost sight of the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, they found the car unlocked at Schillerplatz. The identity of the driver was meanwhile established. It is a 24-year-old Austrian citizen whose driving license had already been revoked. He was reported multiple times, including for endangering physical safety.

Initially, however, only the father of the speeder, who is the registered owner, was encountered by the police. He picked up the car left by his son, explained police spokesman Markus Dittrich in response to an APA inquiry.

Policewoman in Vienna Injured

During the operations in Eschenbachgasse, police officers from the Vienna-Mitte police station were alerted by passersby to a man who was loudly rioting in a heavily intoxicated state. The man refused to comply with police instructions and became increasingly aggressive. He was arrested, during which a policewoman was injured.

(APA/Red)

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