Collision in Cologne-Deutz: BMW motorist slams into electrical pole
Illegal Street Race in Cologne's Deutz District: Police Investigate Alleged Incident
On Monday, August 11th, an alleged illegal street race took place in the Cologne district of Deutz. According to initial reports, the race involved a 19-year-old driver of a BMW 3 Series and a Mercedes CLA driver of the same age.
The incident occurred on Deutz-MΓΌlheimer StraΓe around 19:45. Witnesses reported that the BMW driver performed several risky overtaking maneuvers at high speed. Near the "Messe-Kreisel" roundabout, the BMW driver lost control, spun out, and collided with a utility pole.
The BMW 3 Series, with 250 horsepower, and the Mercedes CLA, with 420 horsepower, were impounded and towed away by the police. The 19-year-old BMW driver sustained neck injuries, while the 17-year-old passenger in the BMW was shocked.
An accident investigation team documented the extensive scene of the incident. However, no further details about injuries or damage were provided in the initial report. The exact location within the Deutz district was not specified.
The police also seized mobile phones from at least five drivers and passengers aged between 17 and 19 as evidence. The name of the 19-year-old driver of the BMW involved in the incident is not disclosed in the sources; only his age and that he was driving a 250-PS 3 Series BMW in the incident are reported.
Investigations into the suspected violation of the ban on street racing are ongoing. No information about any potential penalties or charges for the drivers was provided in the initial report. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The public is reminded that street racing is a dangerous and illegal activity that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. We will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
