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Manhunt After Stolen Car Rams Police on A2, Two Motor Officers Seriously Hurt

Police say they are pursuing one primary suspect following recovery of the car in Best.

Overview

  • The pursuit began in Geldrop and culminated on the A2 when the driver deliberately hit two marked cars and two police motorcycles, with undercover units also involved.
  • Two motor officers were seriously injured; one is expected to be discharged before later surgery, while the other has multiple fractures requiring several operations.
  • The suspect fled the scene and remains at large, and the stolen vehicle was found Wednesday evening abandoned in Best’s Zevensprong neighborhood.
  • Investigators say the case currently centers on a single suspect but they are not excluding additional suspects as the inquiry continues.
  • The car’s registered owner says he captured the driver on video and posted about it online, and regional media report CCTV showing the suspect calmly parking after the crash.