Unlawful high-speed automobile competition results in collision on highway barrier

In the early hours of September 5th, a traffic accident occurred on Dortmunder Ostwall near Kaiserstraße in Dortmund. The incident, preliminarily believed to be due to an illegal street race, resulted in significant property damage but no reported injuries.

Two young men, aged 22 and 28, were engaged in the race. The fleeing participant, a 22-year-old man from Dortmund, was identified by the local police, while the other participant, a 28-year-old man from Sohren, was located at the scene.

The collision occurred when the innocent driver, aged 31 from Dortmund, attempted to change lanes. As a result, one of the participants lost control of their vehicle, leading to the accident.

The damage to property is estimated to be in the five-digit range, with the estimated property damage exceeding 10,000 euros. The 28-year-old from Sohren's vehicle spun off the road as a result of the collision.

Dortmund Police arrived at the scene promptly and conducted a thorough investigation. During the investigation, the authorities seized the vehicles, mobile phones, and driver's licenses of the two speeders.

Investigations regarding the traffic accident are ongoing. Further details about the investigation can be obtained by contacting the Dortmund Police Department at [email protected] or by phone at 0231/132-1039.

For more information, you can visit the official website of Polizei Dortmund at https://dortmund.polizei.nrw/. The website provides additional resources and contact information for journalists and the public.

It is always crucial to prioritise safety and follow traffic rules to avoid such incidents. The Dortmund Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding this case to come forward and contact the authorities.

Unlawful high-speed automobile competition results in collision on highway barrier