Driver rams police car multiple times during German chase
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A driver in Teterow, Germany, evaded police by ramming a patrol car multiple times during a pursuit.
- The suspect ignored police orders to stop, leading to a chase where their vehicle repeatedly collided with the police car.
- The suspect escaped, and the patrol car sustained approximately 5,000 euros in damages; no injuries were reported.
Police in Teterow, Germany, are searching for an unknown individual who repeatedly rammed a patrol car during a high-speed chase before escaping. The incident occurred late Thursday night when officers attempted to stop the suspect's vehicle.
The driver ignored the police's initial command to halt, initiating a pursuit. The suspect's vehicle then stopped briefly, only to reverse and collide with the patrol car positioned behind it. This maneuver was repeated on a bridge, after which the driver exited the vehicle and fled across a field.
Authorities reported that the patrol car sustained approximately 5,000 euros in damages as a result of the collisions. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the officers or any other individuals involved. The driver, along with a passenger who had exited the vehicle, managed to evade capture and continued their flight in the direction of the L 20 road.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.