Motorcyclist attacks police officers, tests positive for drugs, then crashes
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 37-year-old motorcyclist in Germany attacked two police officers and was later seriously injured in a crash after testing positive for cannabis.
- The man fled from police, resisted arrest, and injured an officer before a positive drug test.
- He later crashed his uninsured motorcycle, which had fake license plates, and was found to be without a valid driver's license.
A 37-year-old motorcyclist in Fรผrstenberg/Havel, Germany, attacked two police officers and subsequently suffered severe injuries in a traffic accident. The incident began when witnesses reported the man's erratic behavior on Monday morning.
As police attempted to conduct a routine check, the motorcyclist tried to evade them on his bike. During the ensuing struggle to prevent his escape, the man was brought to the ground. In the process, he struck one of the officers in the face, causing an injury. A rapid drug test administered at the scene returned a positive result for cannabis.
Following the altercation, the man was taken to a hospital where blood samples were collected, and he was prohibited from continuing his journey. However, later that afternoon, he resumed riding his motorcycle. Authorities suspect he was speeding when he lost control, veered off the roadway, and collided with a guardrail, resulting in a fall.
He was transported to a clinic for treatment, where another blood sample was taken. Investigations revealed that the motorcycle was uninsured and bore what appeared to be homemade license plates. Additionally, the man did not possess a valid driver's license. The criminal police are now investigating multiple offenses, including violations of mandatory insurance laws and endangering road traffic.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.