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66-Year-Old Driver Hits Munich Officer at IAA Roadblock, Flees Before Police Find Uninsured Car

Police had set up traffic controls for IAA protests when the confrontation occurred.

Overview

  • The incident happened around 12:25 p.m. at Hiltenspergerstraße and Karl-Theodor-Straße during protest-related traffic checks.
  • A 20-year-old officer signaled a VW to stop; the driver inched forward and struck his calf, then drove again and ran over his foot.
  • The woman, identified by police as 66 years old, left the scene and was later located at her residence.
  • Investigators determined the Volkswagen lacked insurance, and Munich traffic police opened an investigation.
  • Authorities said the officer sustained minor injuries and remained fit for duty.