Officers apprehended an individual driving a motor vehicle that was reported as stolen
In a series of events that unfolded on the morning of September 6, 2023, a stolen vehicle was involved in a traffic accident in both Bochum and Witten.
The vehicle, which was reported stolen from Bochum city center between September 4th and 5th, was involved in a high-speed pursuit with the Bochum police. The driver, a 16-year-old from Bochum, disregarded stop signals and repeatedly ignored red lights during his drive through Bochum and Witten.
The police attempted to stop the car in the Unterstraße area of Bochum-Langendreer around 3:30 AM. However, the driver ignored the signals and fled. The stolen vehicle, which had its license plates swapped and replaced with stolen ones from Bochum-Langendreer, eventually crashed into a tree in the area of the Hauptstraße in Witten.
Upon impact, the driver, who could not present a valid driver's license, was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.42 percent. He was uninjured in the accident, but now faces a comprehensive criminal complaint, including charges of car theft, driving without a license, and endangering traffic.
Two female passengers, aged 14 and 18, from Dortmund, were seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital. Fortunately, his two passengers (16 and 20, also from Bochum) sustained minor injuries.
For further inquiries regarding this incident, please contact the Bochum or Witten police press offices via their official channels. The responsible police officer for the incident is not explicitly named in the available sources.
The vehicle was no longer roadworthy and was seized by the police. The estimated property damage from the accident is over 20,000 euros.
For more information about the Bochum police, visit their website at https://bochum.polizei.nrw/. If you have any media-related inquiries, please send an email to [email protected]. For telephone inquiries, contact 0234 909-1021.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving, disregarding traffic laws, and driving without a license. The Bochum and Witten police urge all citizens to drive responsibly and follow traffic regulations to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
