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Motorway crash at Rees: Unauthorized race leads to substantial damage; driver found intoxicated, showcase results from blood test

An individual involved in a clandestine high-speed vehicle competition on the A3 close to Rees failed to reach the finishing point during the night, leading to a collision. The intoxicated driver was involved in this incident, with his blood tested and his driving permit confiscated.

Motorway crash in Rees: Result of an illegal race - Traffic authorities report - Driver intoxicated...
Motorway crash in Rees: Result of an illegal race - Traffic authorities report - Driver intoxicated - Alleged alcohol use verified via blood test

Motorway crash at Rees: Unauthorized race leads to substantial damage; driver found intoxicated, showcase results from blood test

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 22:39, an incident occurred on the A3 highway heading towards Cologne. The incident involved a 25-year-old man driving a Mercedes-AMG and an unknown driver operating a Golf.

According to reports, the drivers of the high-performance vehicles were racing side by side on both lanes for a few kilometers. The 25-year-old driver of the Mercedes-AMG lost control of his car, causing traffic behind him to brake.

As a result, the Mercedes collided with several guardrails and came to a stop on the road. Despite the collision, the driver of the Mercedes was uninjured but his car was totaled. The driver of the Golf, however, fled the scene undetected.

Investigations have revealed that the driver of the Mercedes had a blood alcohol level just over the limit. Consequently, appropriate charges were filed against him.

Witnesses reported that the reckless racing nearly caused a collision with an innocent car. The actions of the drivers caused traffic to brake, potentially creating a dangerous situation.

Investigations regarding the driver of the Golf are ongoing, and no details, consequences, or investigation updates about such an event can be provided at this time. There are no search results or publicly available information regarding a reckless racing incident involving a Mercedes-AMG and a Golf on the A3 highway on January 30, 2025.

The driver's license of the driver of the Mercedes was confiscated as part of the investigation. It is a reminder to all drivers to exercise caution and responsibility while on the road to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

  1. The general-news report revealed that the Mercedes-AMG driver, involved in a high-speed chase on the A3 highway, was charged with crime-and-justice offenses due to his driving under the influence.
  2. Despite the reckless incident on the A3 highway that involved sports cars racing, the identity of the driver of the Golf remains unknown, with ongoing investigations providing no further updates.

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