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Intoxicated officer operating a police vehicle

Lawless Vehicle Pursuit in Usingen, High Taunus District: A driver under the influence disregarded multiple road blocks in a VW, eventually colliding with another vehicle.

Intoxicated officer behind the wheel
Intoxicated officer behind the wheel

Intoxicated officer operating a police vehicle

In the early hours of September 4, a dramatic police chase unfolded in the town of Usingen, Hochtaunuskreis. The incident began when a gray SUV, driven by an unidentified individual, was spotted driving erratically on a country road around 4 a.m.

The police attempted to pull over the SUV, but the driver, apparently evading capture, sped away. The SUV broke through several barriers and sped along the A5 and A661 all the way to Darmstadt.

The high-speed chase came to an end in Bismarckstraße, where the driver crashed into a police car, ending his escape. The driver, a 59-year-old man, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol during the chase.

The details of the driver's injuries, if any, are not specified. The police car was damaged in the collision. It is worth noting that the driver did not have a valid driver's license due to previous convictions.

The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities. The name of the 59-year-old man involved in the incident is not provided in the available search results.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of obeying traffic laws. We will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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