High-speed chase spans three countries: Narcotics-infused Belgian driver rams police car and outruns 30 vehicles
The incident unfurled over the last weekend, straddling from Friday to Saturday. The man at the center of the chase - a Belgian truck driver - refused to stop for inspection in his home country and continued driving in the direction of the Netherlands, the police hot on his tail.
10:47 AM EST, December 18, 2023
With no intent of surrender, he crossed the border and proceeded to ram a police car on Dutch soil. His run ended only upon reaching Germany, in the vicinity of Cologne.
The Dutch-based newspaper "De Telegraaf", recounting this high-speed chase, cited German media reports stating that "the truck continued for approximately 6 miles after the deployment of a spike strip."
Upon his eventual capture, it was revealed that the Belgian driver was under the influence of narcotics. Details about his forthcoming trial – such as where it will take place and what precisely he will be charged with – are as yet unknown. However, the Dutch authorities, due to the damage to their police vehicle, have officially requested his extradition.
