A 63-year-old driver was temporarily arrested on Thursday after a traffic accident. After allegedly causing the crash while drunk, he began arguing with the other party involved in the accident because he did not want to give his details. In the end, he tried to drive away, hitting the other driver (36), who was thrown onto the hood of the car by the impact and then fell to the ground. The man sustained minor injuries, according to the police on Friday.

Arrest after Chase

The 63-year-old drove away, and the getaway vehicle was discovered a short time later at a nearby gas station on Grenzackerstraße. When the driver noticed the police, he attempted to flee again. However, the officers arrested him after a short chase. The man had a blood alcohol level of 1.42 per mille.

The 63-year-old Serbian was reported on suspicion of intentionally causing serious bodily harm while at liberty. The whole incident took place in the afternoon on Favoritenstraße. Witnesses rushed to help the injured man and called emergency services.

(APA/Red)

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