Driver collides with police car on operational mission, two injured
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A 22-year-old driver collided with a police car in Dingolfing, Germany, causing minor injuries to herself and her passenger.
- The accident occurred when the driver failed to yield to the police vehicle, which was on an operational mission.
- The intersection's traffic light had been out of service since the previous day, and the police car sustained significant damage.
A police car on an operational mission was struck by a 22-year-old driver in Dingolfing, Bavaria, resulting in minor injuries for the driver and her passenger. The incident occurred Saturday evening when the young driver apparently overlooked the police vehicle, which had the right of way.
The traffic light at the intersection had been non-operational since the day before. Despite this, the driver was obligated to yield to the police car. The collision sent the police vehicle skidding approximately 100 meters past the intersection. The 22-year-old's car suffered considerable damage, according to police.
The driver and her passenger were transported to a hospital for further treatment. Fortunately, the two police officers in the patrol car were unharmed. Initial assessments estimate the damage to be around 50,000 euros.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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