pursuit journey - Driver stops in Vilshofen - Six passersby injured
A driver in Niederbayern, while trying to evade the police, hit and seriously injured six pedestrians with his car in Vilshofen (Landkreis Passau), according to a police spokesperson. The 24-year-old Georgian was reportedly driving towards the participants of the event "Donau in Flammen" when he lost control of his car, swerving to the right at high speed while turning left. The vehicle was carrying a total of eight people, including five children, as per the police.
Currently, it is assumed that four of the victims sustained serious injuries, the police announced early on Sunday morning. Previously, a police spokesperson had spoken of three moderately injured and three lightly injured individuals. No definitive information was yet available regarding the nature and extent of the injuries.
The police intended to control the driver on the B8 between Passau and Vilshofen on Saturday evening. However, the man fled with significantly excessive speed towards Vilshofen. After the accident, the fugitive continued driving without attending to the injured.
In Vilshofen, the man's car ended up in a dead-end street. He got out and fled on foot, but was soon apprehended by officers. In the process, he allegedly injured two policemen lightly.
The police spokesperson added that the "Donau in Flammen" promenade festival is a popular attraction with many thousands of attendees. The visitors congregate on one side of the Danube, while the other side hosts the fireworks display.
- The pursuit journey of the suspect led him to Vilshofen, located in Lower Bavaria's Landkreis Passau, near the District Passau and the majestic Danube river.
- The incident occurred in Vilshofen, a town in Bavaria known for its traffic and the annual event "Donau in Flammen."
- Following the accident, the police interrupted their pursuit and focused on tending to the serious injuries sustained by six pedestrians, victims of the Georgian driver's out-of-control Auto.
- Accidents on the road in Bavaria and Lower Bavaria are not uncommon, but this particular incident during the "Donau in Flammen" event left a deep impact on the community.
- After the apprehension of the suspect in Vilshofen, police officers were treated for their minor injuries at the local hospital.
- The event organizers of "Donau in Flammen" in Vilshofen, Lower Bavaria, expressed their condolences towards the victims and their families, promising increased security measures for future events.
- Witness accounts reported the suspect's reckless driving, swerving his Vehicle towards the pedestrians participating in the "Donau in Flammen" event, causing the tragic accidents.
