Drunk driver's wild night ends in hit-and-run, arrest, and uninsured Mercedes
Stade — Police were alerted to Stadermoor at around 8:50 p.m. on Thursday evening after a drunk man arrived at a coworker's home in his car and picked a fight. When officers arrived, the suspect initially claimed not to speak German, but witnesses quickly disproved this.
The man was identified as a 38-year-old resident of Himmelpforten who was visibly heavily intoxicated. A breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level exceeding 2.5 per mille. As he grew increasingly aggressive, officers restrained him with handcuffs before transporting him. Inside the patrol car, the man loudly insisted that police had no authority to take action against him, boasting that he was well-versed in the law.
Shortly afterward, he attempted to flee from the vehicle but was immediately subdued and pinned to the ground. Only with significant resistance—and the assistance of a second patrol unit—were officers able to place him back in the car. At the emergency medical station, blood samples were forcibly taken. Due to his continued unruly behavior, he was held in police custody overnight to prevent further offenses.
During the investigation, it emerged that the man's Mercedes was uninsured. Additionally, a 61-year-old motorist came forward later that evening: the suspect had already caused a rear-end collision on the B73 around 6:15 p.m. and fled the scene. Though the 61-year-old had initially stopped him and agreed to a private settlement, he later reconsidered and reported the incident to police.
Since investigators believe the man was already under the influence at the time of the crash, a retroactive calculation of his blood alcohol level will be conducted. The 38-year-old now faces multiple criminal charges.
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