17-Year-Old Engaged in Wild Police Chase in Vienna City

A 17-year-old sped away from the police at 110 km/h in downtown Vienna on Friday evening. According to police spokeswoman Anna Gutt, officers from the Goethegasse police station were conducting vehicle checks in the city around 6:30 PM. A driver suddenly accelerated and sped away. He accelerated his car to more than 110 km/h, drove against the one-way street, ran several red lights, and forced other drivers to make abrupt braking maneuvers.

17-Year-Old Sped Away from Police in Vienna City: Multiple Charges

At the Karmelitermarkt, the 17-year-old parked the car, jumped out, and initially escaped on foot. However, the police stopped his passengers, aged 16 and 17, and took them to the nearest station. The driver was later found at his apartment. He stated that he did not have a valid driver's license and had borrowed the car from a 21-year-old friend. According to him, he fled because he had recently been caught in a check. "I didn't want to go through that again," he said according to Gutt.

The 17-year-old was charged on suspicion of endangering physical safety as well as under traffic regulations. The car owner also received a charge.

(APA/Red)

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