Police End High-Speed Motorhome Chase with Tire Shot in Stade County
A 72-year-old driver was arrested after a dangerous pursuit involving oncoming traffic and police vehicle collisions, with investigations ongoing into possible intoxication and motives.
- The chase began in Neu Wulmstorf after a witness reported a motorhome colliding with a parked car and trash can.
- The driver repeatedly drove into oncoming traffic and rammed two police vehicles, lightly injuring several officers.
- Police stopped the motorhome on the A26 highway by shooting its tires, leading to the driver’s arrest after several hundred meters.
- The 72-year-old driver, who sustained minor injuries, is being investigated for potential alcohol or drug influence, and his driver's license has been confiscated.
- No uninvolved road users were harmed during the pursuit, though the highway remained closed for several hours for safety and investigation.