Authorities are seeking out any witnesses and potential victims.
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, a 30-year-old driver was arrested on federal road 10 between Esslingen and Stuttgart for suspected drunk driving.
According to reports, the driver was operating a VW Golf 5 and was stopped by the police before the Leuzetunnel. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol following a witness report of excessive speed and allegedly endangering other vehicles on the hard shoulder.
Upon stopping the driver, the police conducted a series of tests at the scene. The driver was required to provide a blood sample and was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the police station. As a result, the driver's driver's license was confiscated.
The driver also reportedly insulted police officers at the police station.
The Police Headquarters Stuttgart Press Office can be contacted during office hours, which are Monday to Friday, 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM, at 0711 / 8990 - 1111. Outside of office hours, the police station at 5 Ostendstraße can be contacted at +4971189903500, and the email address for contacting the police is [email protected]. Alternatively, press releases from the Police Headquarters Stuttgart can be found on www.presseportal.de.
Witnesses, especially road users who may have been endangered by the 30-year-old during his drive, are asked to contact the police station at 5 Ostendstraße under the phone number +4971189903500. The email address for the Press Office is [email protected].
For more information about the Police Headquarters Stuttgart, visit www.polizei-bw.de. The website provides a wealth of information about the police force, including news, events, and contact details.
