No driver's license

Escape from police ends in hospital for biker

A fleeing motorcyclist was injured during a sometimes dangerous chase in Tyrol late on Saturday afternoon. The 22-year-old crashed and had to be treated by the police.

While on patrol, officers noticed a motorcycle without a license plate on the L244 in the municipality of Karrösten at around 5.15 pm. When the police wanted to check the motorcyclist, he fled in the direction of Karres.

According to the police, the chase in the direction of the Karres sports field repeatedly led to dangerous situations. "During the motorcyclist's journey, which lasted around three kilometers, very high speeds were sometimes reached," said the police.

During the motorcyclist's journey, which lasted around three kilometers, very high speeds were also reached in some cases.

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Taken to hospital with injuries
In a right-hand bend, however, the 22-year-old's rear wheel slipped and he crashed. "The police patrol following behind gave the injured man first aid and called the ambulance," the investigators emphasize. The local was seriously injured in the incident and had to be taken to hospital in Zams.

Local faces several charges
"The driver was not in possession of a valid driving license. Charges for several administrative offenses will follow," concluded the law enforcement officers.