Duisburg (dpa / lnw) - A bystander was injured in a suspected car race in Duisburg. The 85-year-old was taken to a hospital in an ambulance on Friday evening, the police said on Monday. Witnesses reported how two cars started their illegal race on a street with a so-called kickdown. As they raced toward an intersection, the senior, who was pushing his bike, crossed the roadway.
The 24-year-old driver of one car braked hard, causing the rear of the car to skid, hit the 85-year-old's bike and knocked the man to the ground. While the other car drove on, the 24-year-old stopped. During the check, the officers found that his driver's license was for confiscation. In addition, according to the information, a drug test was positive for amphetamine - and narcotics were found in the man's car. These and the car were secured. The investigation into the course of the accident is still ongoing, especially since there are contradictory statements about the traffic light, it said.
On Friday there was a priority police operation in Duisburg to combat the speeders, posers and illegal tuning scene. "You have to reckon with us at any time," said Chief Inspector Frank Müller, head of the traffic inspection. The result of the large-scale operation: 230 drivers were too fast, ten times the operating license expired, one driver was driving without a license, two cars were towed because of illegal tuning, 46 fines were imposed and 27 other reports, such as mobile phone or red light violations, were written .
