Thuringia: Police stop speeders after a chase in Weimar

Weimar (dpa/th) - A 37-year-old man was in a chase with the police in Weimar. The man raced through individual towns at speeds of 140 to 150 kilometers per hour, the police said on Monday. On Sunday morning, the 37-year-old had already noticed the officials with his van because of his driving style. When the man noticed the police officers, he picked up speed. In Kranichfeld, an oncoming driver had to swerve to avoid a collision. The officers finally stopped the speeder on a dirt road. According to the police, the 37-year-old now has to answer for an illegal car race.