Overview

• A 17-year-old driver in Berlin-Staaken led police on a high-speed chase after ignoring a routine traffic stop on April 1, 2025.
• The driver, who was unlicensed and under the influence of drugs, ran a red light, drove into oncoming traffic, and sped through a 30 km/h zone at an estimated 80 km/h.
• The vehicle, equipped with stolen license plates, was unregistered and uninsured, according to police reports.
• The chase ended when the car crashed into a fence; both the driver and his 17-year-old passenger attempted to flee on foot but were apprehended.
• The driver was taken into custody for a blood test and later released to his father, with charges for multiple offenses under police investigation.