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Chase in Cologne: Drunk driver runs red lights!
A man (44) driving drunk was stopped in Cologne-Niehl after a chase. Investigations initiated.
Chase in Cologne: Drunk driver runs red lights!
On the night of Sunday, August 11, 2025, the police in the Niehl district of Cologne caught a 44-year-old man from Leverkusen who was obviously heavily intoxicated and driving a VW Touareg. The driver caught the attention of the officers at 12:15 a.m. because he was already drawing attention to himself through his driving behavior. Ignoring police stop signs, he accelerated and ran several red lights at breakneck speed. This daring maneuver exposed road users to considerable danger and led to a chase, which was soon over when the police temporarily lost sight of the driver.
The vehicle was located a short time later on “Im Stapelkai” street. It turned out that the man was hiding behind a building while lying down. During the search, the officers were successful in securing important evidence: a driver's license, a photo ID and the vehicle key were confiscated. The vehicle itself had recent accident damage and was towed away to collect further evidence.
Investigations are ongoing
As part of the investigation, the driver is now facing several offenses. This includes suspicion of fleeing a traffic accident and dangerous driving offenses. As the reports show, the man has to be prepared for the fact that he will face an investigation. The consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol should not be underestimated, as oeamtc.at explains in detail. According to the Austrian Transport Association, the legal limit of 0.5 per mille in the blood is binding for drivers. If you check with values below 0.79 per mille, there is a risk of administrative penalties, while from 0.8 per mille serious consequences can follow, such as the revocation of your driving license.
A look at the statistics shows that the issue of drunk driving also has a serious background in Austria. In 2024, over 2,700 alcohol-related accidents with personal injuries were recorded in Austria, which is a clear indication of the dangers in road traffic. In the same year, 30 people died and over 3,000 were injured. These findings should also make drivers in Germany think twice.
The police in Cologne are urgently drawing attention to the dangers here. The combination of drinking and driving not only leads to legal problems but also endangers the lives of innocent road users. As news.de reports, the drunk driver is now facing serious legal proceedings that could bring him painful consequences.
These incidents clearly show how important it is to deal with the issue of alcohol responsibly - especially when driving. The police remain vigilant and will carry out additional checks in the future to avoid such dangerous situations.