Police officer hit by fleeing driver in Kaposszekcső; suspect arrested after one day
A 43-year-old man with a driving ban struck an officer in Tolna County while attempting to evade a traffic stop. The victim's condition is serious but stable.
Police officer hit by fleeing driver in Kaposszekcső; suspect arrested after one day
On Thursday evening near Kaposszekcső, a 43-year-old driver attempting to evade a road traffic check struck a police officer and continued driving. The officer's injuries are serious, but his health condition is stable, according to a report by index.hu.
After the accident, the driver abandoned his car and attempted to flee on foot. The search operation involved personnel from three counties – Tolna, Somogy and Baranya – as well as the Rapid Response Police Force, civil guards and local residents. The search teams worked with dogs, aircraft and off-road vehicles. The local authority, businesses and catering establishments of the settlement supported those participating in the operation with food and drinks.
The fugitive was finally found on Saturday, after approximately 24 hours of searching, on farmland in the outskirts of Csikóstőttős. This was confirmed by the Tolna County Police Headquarters on the police.hu portal.
The investigation revealed that the perpetrator had previously been banned from driving. It is also being investigated whether he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs when he got behind the wheel. According to information from the Central Prosecuting Authority, the Kaposvár Regional Investigation Prosecutor's Office is conducting proceedings on suspicion of attempted murder against a public official.
The injured officer's relatives did not comment to the press. On their social media accounts, they stated only that their relative's life is not in danger, but did not wish to share further details.
Source: Index