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Police Detain 16-Year-Old After Crash in Father's Car in Oberkochen

Investigators point to likely excessive speed with toxicology results pending.

Overview

  • The teenager took his father's vehicle without authorization and did not have a driver's license, according to police.
  • He struck a parked car late Sunday in Oberkochen, pushing it into a third vehicle.
  • After fleeing on foot, he was located shortly afterward and taken to a hospital where a blood sample was drawn.
  • Officers suspect narcotics involvement, though impairment has not been confirmed.
  • Property damage is estimated at about €27,000, with the Aalen police investigation continuing.