Police pursuit ends with driver's arrest

Officer Escapes Pursuit by Berlin Police; Details Available at This Link!

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2025 September 13 . 3:25 AM

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Law enforcement officer in pursuit of a speeding motorist

Police pursuit ends with driver's arrest

In a dramatic turn of events yesterday evening, a 32-year-old man was arrested after a high-speed police chase in Neukölln. The incident, which occurred on the highway near the Buschkrugallee exit, caused quite a stir and led to traffic disruptions on Karl-Marx-Straße.

The chase began when the police noticed white smoke coming from a Kia as it sped down Buschkrugallee towards Karl-Marx-Straße. The driver, who was later identified as the 32-year-old man, did not pull over initially and fled from the police. During the chase, the driver exceeded the speed limit, ran red lights, and drove against traffic.

The police pursuit came to a dramatic end when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Herrnhuter Weg. The Kia veered off the road, drove over a median, continued on the sidewalk, crashed into a storefront, and came to a stop. The arrested man was taken to a hospital for treatment of head, torso, leg, and arm injuries.

Three bystanders were treated for shock, with one being taken to a hospital for outpatient care. The Karl-Marx-Straße remained closed to traffic from 9:30 PM to 11:50 PM due to the accident investigation.

Subsequent investigations revealed that the 32-year-old man did not have a driver's license, and the Kia had no valid insurance. It was also found that the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs during the incident.

The Kia involved in the police chase was impounded for further investigation. The police are continuing their investigations, and the Kia remains a key piece of evidence in the case. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of adhering to traffic rules.