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Officer Hurt as Two Moped Riders Flee Traffic Stop in Geretsried

Investigators are still determining which suspect struck the officer after finding both lacked licenses plus stolen plates on their mopeds.

Overview

  • VPI Weilheim says two Geretsried residents, 17 and 18, tried to evade a routine traffic check around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
  • During the escape, one moped reportedly drove directly at an officer and hit him, causing minor injuries.
  • The injured officer remained on duty after treatment, according to the traffic police.
  • Police report both suspects lacked valid driving licenses and had stolen license plates fitted to their mopeds.
  • The pair face allegations including assault on enforcement officers, dangerous interference with road traffic, dangerous bodily harm, document forgery and driving without a license, while investigators work to identify the rider who struck the officer.