High-Speed Chase by Police Near Graz Ends in Crash

High-Speed Chase by Police Near Graz Ends in Crash

 

Illustration image. Photo by Daniel Andraski
Illustration image. Photo by Daniel Andraski

A high-speed chase unfolded on Austria’s A9 on Saturday, as a 30-year-old Bulgarian man, attempting to evade border control, led police on a dangerous pursuit that ended in a collision near Graz. The man, who had his partner and three young children in the car, cited hunger, crying children, and a lack of fuel as reasons for his dangerous actions.

The incident began at noon when the man, residing in Germany, crossed the border from Slovenia at Spielfeld, ignoring stop signs and driving towards a militia soldier, who narrowly escaped being hit. The fugitive then sped towards Graz at up to 200 km/h, endangering other motorists in the heavy vacation traffic with reckless driving maneuvers.

Authorities quickly initiated a pursuit, deploying multiple police units in a coordinated effort to catch and arrest the fleeing driver. After over 40 kilometers, a highway patrol managed to slow down the car using a skillful maneuver, resulting in a side collision with the police vehicle and the road barrier. Two police officers sustained minor injuries in the process.

Upon arrest, it was discovered that the man’s partner (30) and three minor children (aged 4, 9, and 11) were also in the vehicle. During questioning, the man explained his actions by citing his hunger, crying children, and insufficient fuel. He has been detained at the Graz-Jakomini correctional facility by order of the Graz public prosecutor and remains in custody pending further investigation. His partner and children have returned to Germany with relatives.

The police are now appealing for witnesses and motorists affected by the fugitive’s rapid driving on the A9 between Spielfeld and Graz-Webling around noon on Saturday, July 27. Anyone with information, photos, or video material is urged to contact the Spielfeld-FGP police station at 059133/6173-200.

 

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