Police report reckless driving and violent crimes across Croatia

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Various criminal incidents and traffic violations have been reported across Croatia and the region.

In the Zagorje region, a 22-year-old man is facing criminal charges for reckless driving. Between January and July, he allegedly drove speeds up to 280 km/h, operated a vehicle using his feet, and filmed his dangerous maneuvers on a mobile phone while driving in the wrong lane.

In Osijek, a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Authorities state he attacked a 62-year-old man without provocation in King Drislav Park, causing severe injuries before fleeing.

Other reported incidents include a high-speed collision in Slavonski Brod involving an 18-year-old driver, a drunken driving accident in Marija Bistrica involving a 31-year-old, and a stolen truck chase in Italy involving a 62-year-old Bosnian citizen. Additionally, a 41-year-old in Montenegro was fined for driving under the influence and without a valid license.

Entities

Croatian State Attorney’s Office · Krapina · Krapina-Zagorje County Police · Krapinsko-zagorska Police Administration · Krapinsko‑Zagorska Police · Marija Bistrica · Osijek · Unnamed 22‑year‑old Croatian driver · Zabok · Zlatar

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] He rode an unregistered, uninsured motorcycle without a Category A licence, reaching speeds up to 260 km/h while filming with a mobile phone. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Krapinsko‑Zagorska Police seized his car, registration and key, and filed a criminal complaint under article 226 of the Croatian Criminal Code for reckless driving. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] The case was referred to the County State Attorney’s Office. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] In Zabok and Krapina he performed intentional drifts around roundabouts, filming the maneuvers. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] A 22‑year‑old Croatian citizen engaged in reckless driving on roads in Marija Bistrica, Zlatar, Zabok and Krapina between January and mid‑July 2026. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] He drove a personal car at speeds of 250‑280 km/h, using the opposite‑direction lane, crossing the full longitudinal line and forcing other drivers off the road, while filming. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] In Marija Bistrica he drove on a 50 km/h zone at 180‑240 km/h on the opposite‑direction lane. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] In Zlatar he drove over 200 km/h, moved the seat back and steered with his feet while holding a mobile phone. www.dalmacijadanas.hr · www.24sata.hr