Teens Ditch Car After Chaotic Flip on Heilbronn Autobahn
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Wanna hear a wild ride? A car overturned like a yo-yo on the A81 close to Untergruppenbach, sending shockwaves through Heilbronn district. Here's the lowdown on this high-octane scene.
A pair of passengers bailed out of the vehicle following the collision, according to a police spokesperson. Inside the vehicle, authorities found a homemade bong, cannabis remnants, and empty packets of a heavy-duty tranquilizer.
Riding without a license, kid?
The two suspects, aged 16 and 22, were not behind the wheel legally. The teenager in question apparently didn't have a driver's permit, while the older member of the duo was under a three-month driving ban.
Mystery airbag DNA test
At first, authorities couldn't pinpoint the reason behind the car flipping and landing roof-first in a grassy verge. Witnesses claimed that the two scramblers made a hasty exit and disappeared into nearby fields. Cops eventually caught wind of their whereabouts.
These key players swore up and down that a third person had been the driver. With no sign of said mystery man after an initial search - even with the help of a whirlybird - cops suspected this might've been a cover-up. To decipher the truth, the public prosecutor ordered a DNA test on the vehicle's airbags.
Off to the hospital
Both suspects received minor injuries in the early morning incident and were shipped off to the hospital for treatment. Following the brouhaha, they were also required to provide a blood sample, adding fuel to the investigation.
Sidenotes:
- Area residents reported a similar incident nearby involving a stolen car suspect fleeing arrest, but this case seems unrelated[2].
- Additional details or updates about the Untergruppenbach car accident case and the ongoing DNA testing on the airbags are yet to come from local authorities[3][5].
- The community policy in Untergruppenbach might need to address the issue of underage driving and driving under the influence, as demonstrated by the incident on the A81 autobahn.
- The employment policy could be questioned regarding the employment of individuals under a driving ban, as one of the suspects was found to be in such a situation.
- Forensic analysis is being conducted on the DNA found in the airbags to determine if a third occupant was present during the accident, potentially shedding light on the cover-up that authorities suspect.
