Wrong-Way Driver on A9 Causes Multiple Accidents, Faces Legal Charges

A 66-year-old man drove six kilometers in the wrong direction near Ingolstadt, causing significant damage and traffic disruptions before being stopped by police.

• The driver turned his car around on the A9 near Manching and drove six kilometers in the wrong direction, colliding with a 34-year-old woman’s car.
• The woman's car was heavily damaged, and she sustained minor injuries, while the wrong-way driver continued despite severe damage to his own vehicle.
• Police stopped the driver near Ingolstadt Süd by blocking his car with a patrol vehicle; no further injuries occurred during the intervention.
• A secondary accident occurred when a 23-year-old performed an emergency stop, leading to a rear-end collision involving a 64-year-old driver.
• The wrong-way 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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