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Wrong-Way Driver on A9 Causes Multiple Accidents and €100,000 in Damages

A 66-year-old man drove six kilometers in the wrong direction near Ingolstadt, colliding with vehicles before being stopped by police and facing legal charges.

  • The driver turned his car around on the A9 near the Baarer Weiher rest area and drove six kilometers in the wrong direction.
  • He collided with a 34-year-old woman’s car, causing her vehicle to hit another, leaving her lightly injured.
  • A secondary accident occurred when a 23-year-old driver performed an emergency stop, leading to a rear-end collision; no injuries were reported in this incident.
  • Police stopped the driver near Ingolstadt Süd; both he and his 41-year-old daughter, who was in the car, appeared disoriented and were taken to the hospital.
  • The driver’s license was confiscated, and he faces charges including endangering road traffic, negligent bodily harm, and hit-and-run, with damages estimated at €100,000.
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