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Drunk teen crashes car, then assaults officer at nearby hospital

A late-night crash turned violent when the intoxicated driver lashed out at first responders. Now, she faces serious charges for both DUI and assault.

In the image we can see there is a woman who is sitting in the car.
In the image we can see there is a woman who is sitting in the car.

Drunk teen crashes car, then assaults officer at nearby hospital

A 19-year-old woman crashed her car on the B455 near the Siegfriedring exit early Thursday morning. Police suspect she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident later escalated when she assaulted an officer at a hospital near her. The crash happened in the early hours on the B455. Officers arriving at the scene noticed the smell of alcohol on the driver. She was taken to a hospital near her for minor nasal injuries sustained in the collision. While at the hospital, the woman became increasingly agitated. She kicked a 21-year-old police officer, striking him in the arm. The officer suffered no injuries and resumed his duties shortly after. A blood test was ordered following the incident. Authorities have not released the driver’s name but confirmed she now faces criminal charges. These include driving under the influence and assaulting a police officer. The woman remains under investigation for both the traffic offence and the assault. Police have completed initial procedures, including the blood test. Further legal steps will follow based on the findings.

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