Shock in Oldenburg: 18-year-old rams BMW against house wall!

Shock in Oldenburg: 18-year-old rams BMW against house wall!

Oldenburg, Deutschland - A serious traffic accident occurred in Oldenburg in the early morning of Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. At 2:28 a.m., an 18-year-old driver of a BMW got out of control during an illegal car race. The incident took place at the theater wall and Julius-Mosen-Platz.

report the Kreiszeitung , according to the BMW not only broke through the road and two Road trees before it hit a house wall with full force. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle without major injuries, but his 18-year-old passenger was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital. A pedestrian was also slightly injured by flying vehicle parts.

response from the police and possible punishments

The police were quickly on site, where numerous onlookers gathered and caused a tumult. A major contingent of the police had to control the situation. The investigation against the driver was initiated immediately and his driver's license was confiscated. The driver's behavior can be classified as an illegal car race and could confront him with a prison sentence between one and ten years. Under certain circumstances, an indictment for attempted murder is even considered because his behavior could be seen as a conditional intentions.

A few months earlier, on September 19, 2023, there was another suspected illegal car race in Oldenburg. First reports from NDR , a BMW and a Mercedes drove others Vehicles, including on the bus lane. Fortunately, there was no damage at the time, but the alleged race shows the continued problem in the city.

an increase in illegal races

Like an analysis of the SPIEGEL , the police in Germany have a significant increase in illegal car score. This is a worrying trend that always leads to dangerous situations in road traffic in cities like Oldenburg. The authorities are therefore dependent on the help of the public to prevent such incidents and act in good time.

The police asked all witnesses who have information about the current accident or other incidents to report on 0441/790-4115.