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Paris Police Chase Ends in Collision, Suspects Re-Arrested Within 24 Hours

A high-speed pursuit on March 22 injured 13, including 10 officers; suspects were re-arrested for new offenses after their release.

Un conducteur et ses deux passagers ont été arrêtés samedi 22 mars, vers 05h45, dans le secteur de la gare Montparnasse, après avoir provoqué un accident lors duquel trois véhicules de police se sont encastrés et dix policiers ont été légèrement blessés.
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Capture d'écran de la scène filmée par une caméra de vidéosurveillance, avant et après le troisième choc, entre l'avenue du Maine et le boulevard du Montparnasse, à Paris, le 22 mars 2025.

Overview

  • A car refused to stop during a routine police check in Paris on March 22, leading to a high-speed chase through the city.
  • The chase ended in a collision involving three police vehicles, injuring 13 people, including 10 officers, and resulting in the arrest of the driver and two passengers.
  • Less than 24 hours after being released, the driver was re-arrested for driving without a license, and the passenger was detained for providing false identity.
  • The driver, whose license had been suspended, had rented another vehicle before being stopped in Paris' 6th arrondissement.
  • Leaked surveillance footage of the collision has intensified public scrutiny of the incident and the handling of repeat offenders.