A 73-year-old man is facing serious charges of reckless driving after making a dangerous U-turn on the North Jutland Motorway near Svenstrup, subsequently driving in the wrong direction. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon and created a potentially life-threatening situation for other drivers.

According to North Jutland Police (Nordjyllands Politi), the man was headed south in the northbound lane, likely having missed the exit for Svenstrup. The episode took place around 15:25 local time and posed a significant danger as the man continued to drive slowly against the correct direction of traffic. Several motorists had to perform drastic evasive maneuvers to avoid collisions, including the complainant and the driver of a dark blue Skoda Enyaq, who swerved significantly to avoid the man’s Toyota Aygo.

Authorities are now seeking contact with the driver of the dark blue Skoda Enyaq to gather further details that may assist in the ongoing investigation. The 73-year-old man was not found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but his vehicle has been seized, and he was taken home by taxi.

The incident concluded dramatically when police patrols arrived and observed the elderly man making another U-turn, likely realizing his mistake. The police are now urging all witnesses to the incident to contact them at 114 to assist with the investigation.

This event serves as a serious reminder of the potential dangers of driving the wrong way and the severe consequences it can entail, including charges of reckless driving, which may have far-reaching legal repercussions.