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Speeding duel in the Taunus: BMW and Audi endanger lives in chase!
An illegal car racing incident involving BMW and Audi took place in Taunusstein on June 15, 2025. Police are looking for witnesses.
Speeding duel in the Taunus: BMW and Audi endanger lives in chase!
What's going on in the Taunus? On Friday evening, around 8 p.m., two drivers engaged in an illegal car race on the B417 near Taunusstein, which caused a stir. A BMW driver and an Audi driver overtook each other several times at high speed, endangering other road users. This fast-paced confrontation ultimately became dangerous when the BMW came into direct contact with an uninvolved vehicle while overtaking it and then veered into oncoming traffic. The other car's tire was slashed, as hessenschau.de reports.
Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident. However, the frenzy did not end without drama: the BMW driver parked his vehicle in a supermarket parking lot and tried to escape. An alert witness who intervened was physically attacked by the driver, but was able to get to safety in time. The police have towed the illegally parked BMW and are now looking for both the BMW and the Audi driver.
Illegal car racing in the focus of the police
Since 2017, illegal car racing has been a serious crime that does not go unnoticed. Anyone who is caught as a participant or organizer of such a race must expect high penalties. In serious incidents that endanger other people, up to five years in prison can be imposed, as swr.de explains. If deaths or serious injuries occur, there is a risk of up to ten years in prison or, in the worst case, life imprisonment. This shows that lawmakers have no tolerance for such dangerous behavior.
Combating illegal racing is therefore an important concern for the police. Especially when you consider that “solo drivers” can also be punished for driving at risk. In addition, the authorities can confiscate the vehicle involved and the insurance company can remain on the driver's side in the event of damage. In some cases, such as the Ku'damm speeder in 2016, such speeding cases also ended with devastating punishments, ranging from murder to long prison sentences, as the ADAC informs.
Research and calling for witnesses
The Taunusstein police are now calling on possible witnesses to come forward. Public interest and witness statements can help identify the fleeing drivers and clarify the illegal activity. If you also saw something, please contact the relevant police station.
Illegal racing is not only a danger for those involved, but also for unsuspecting road users. It is important that such incidents are taken seriously to make the roads safer for everyone.