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Police in Ulm: Six minutes of pursuit for a fleeing driver!
On June 17, 2025, a driver fled from the police in Ulm. The pursuit ended in Lehr, details of the arrest will follow.
Police in Ulm: Six minutes of pursuit for a fleeing driver!
What's going on in Ulm? On June 17, 2025, a dramatic chase occurred when a driver fled from the police. At 6:09 p.m. the officers wanted to check the driver on Stuttgarter Strasse because the car he was in had been lost to its rightful owner. But the driver refused to be tamed and accelerated, drove to Lehr and then changed direction to the south.
After around six minutes, the escape finally ended in the allotments in the Lehrer Valley, where the police were able to arrest the driver at 6:15 p.m. It remains unclear whether the vehicle was stolen or came into the fugitive's possession in some other way. The investigation against the driver is still pending, and the exact background has not yet been clarified, as swp.de reports.
Chases as risky missions
Chases are not only an explosive topic in Ulm. They regularly present the police with major challenges. An example of this occurred in Edewecht, where a 63-year-old driver fled violently after a failed traffic stop. The police were concerned about safety when the driver drove towards Edewecht without a license plate. During the pursuit, a police officer was injured when the driver accelerated and hit him. This led to an officer using his service weapon to force the driver to stop, which in turn underlines the danger of such situations as ndr.de reported.
The police are tasked with arresting suspects who attempt to evade control or arrest, often at great risk. Such pursuits can lead to dangerous and unpredictable situations, especially if the fugitive acts erratically.
The legal framework
In Germany, car chases are regulated by the Road Traffic Act, which must take the safety of all road users into account. Technical aids such as radios and GPS are used to support the emergency services. Ideally, such operations should take place without danger to the public and taking all risks into account, explains the Kriminal-Lexikon.
The established guidelines help ensure safety for both police officers and civilians. At the same time, it is important that each officer who intervenes individually weighs the risks and need for prosecution. High speeds and the unpredictable behavior of refugees always pose a significant challenge.
In summary, it can be said that in both Ulm and Edewecht the police are required to act quickly and make precise decisions. While some dare to escape, others do everything they can to keep the dangers to the public at bay.