Persection hunt in Gmünd: Drivers from Styria endanger traffic

Persection hunt in Gmünd: Drivers from Styria endanger traffic

On September 24, 2024, a remarkable incident occurred in Lower Austria when a 28-year-old man from the Murtal district fled to the police. At 4:20 p.m., the officials noticed during a routine check that he was traveling with a gray vehicle on the L68 towards Ullrichs. Instead of stopping, the driver decided to push strongly on the accelerator pedal and to flee at excessive speed.

The Gmünd police inspection immediately announced the persecution of the rapid driver. During this chase, the driver showed ruthless behavior. With risky overtaking maneuvers and fast driving, he not only endangered himself, but also other road users on the country road, which made the situation extremely dangerous. The persecution continued into the city of Gmünd.

risky escape from Gmünd

FLOUNG FINALLY STOP at 4:30 p.m. in the Gmünd local area when the police were able to successfully stop the 28-year-old's vehicle. The danger that ran out of his driving style not only endangered him, but also other drivers and pedestrians who were on the street at the same time.

The Gmünd police inspection has now given a call to witnesses. Road users who may have been endangered or hindered by driving the man are asked to report and share their observations. This is done in the context of the investigation to clarify the full extent of this dangerous situation. Information can be given on the phone number 059133 - 3400 .

This incident underlines the challenges with which the police are faced with persecution hunts, and the potential dangers that can occur in such events. The situation remains a concern for the security forces, who are always trying to protect the public.