Unified Statement Released by the Prosecutor's Office in Ulm and the Local Police Division - LangenauA7
In a series of events that could have had a tragic outcome, a 70-year-old man was arrested on September 11, 2025, for driving in the wrong direction on the A7 motorway near Langenau.
The incident, which took place at around 23:40, began when the man entered the motorway from the St. Jakob rest area in the wrong direction. He proceeded to drive on the two-lane carriageway on the left-hand overtaking lane, causing concern among other motorists.
At the Lonetal Ost service station, the man continued driving in the wrong direction before re-entering the motorway at 00:02. Fortunately, the police were able to intervene and stop the wrong-way driver before an accident occurred.
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Ulm has taken charge of the investigation, and a warrant for the suspect's arrest was issued on suspicion of attempted manslaughter. The suspect, his vehicle, and his driver's license have all been seized by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Anyone who felt endangered or may have been injured in the incident is asked to contact the Criminal Police in Ulm at tel. no. 0731/188-0. For further inquiries, you can contact the Police Headquarters in Ulm at tel. no. 0731/188-1111 or visit their website at http://www.polizei-bw.de/.
Investigations into the background of the incident are ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The suspect was arrested and presented to the competent judge at Ulm District Court.
If you wish to reach Ayfer Kaplan-Pirl of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Ulm, you can do so at tel. no. 0731/189-1115 or via email at [email protected].
Stay safe on the roads, and let's all do our part to prevent such incidents from happening again.
