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Hamburg Police Chase Ends in Tree Crash That Seriously Injures 24-Year-Old Driver

Investigators are reviewing the brief pursuit after the crash of a carsharing VW ID.3.

Overview

  • A witness on the A1 near Moorfleet reported erratic driving around 3:40–4:00 a.m., prompting a police response.
  • Officers attempted a stop on Stellbrinkweg; moments later the fleeing driver lost control at Felix-Jud-Ring and struck a tree.
  • Firefighters extricated the 24-year-old, who was taken to a hospital with severe injuries.
  • Police initially said life-threatening injuries could not be ruled out before later describing the condition as serious.
  • A blood sample was taken to assess possible alcohol or drug use, and an investigation is underway into the crash sequence.