Dendermonde Police Investigate Oude Vest Street Racing Disturbance

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – Dendermonde police launched an investigation into an illegal street race that occurred on Oude Vest in the city centre. Officers traced two vehicle license plates following multiple witness reports of dangerous driving and public disturbance. The incident involved high-speed manoeuvres endangering pedestrians and local residents during evening rush hour.

The street race took place Friday evening between 18:45 and 19:15 on the busy Oude Vest connecting Dendermonde market square to the Scheldt river bridges. Local police zone Rupel-Laak (Dendermonde, Buggenhout, Lebbeke) received 14 emergency calls reporting burnouts, wheel spins, and excessive noise levels. Traffic cameras captured clear vehicle identification enabling rapid plate tracing.

Incident Location and Traffic Context

Oude Vest functions as primary access route linking Dendermonde station to city centre commercial district. Street measures 420 metres featuring cobblestone surface, narrow footpaths, and 30 km/h residential speed limit. Friday evening traffic averages 1,200 vehicles hourly peaking 18:30-19:30 with school bus movements.

Incident blocked bidirectional traffic creating 800-metre tailbacks to N17 ring road. Five near-collisions reported involving cyclists and delivery vans. No injuries recorded despite three pedestrians requiring assistance after evasive manoeuvres.

Police Response and License Plate Tracing

Dendermonde central station dispatched three marked patrols within four minutes of initial 18:47 call. Officers arrived 18:52 confirming tyre marks, rubber debris across 180 metres section. ANPR cameras at Oude Vest-Veemstraat junction recorded both vehicles eastbound 18:57.

License plate database confirmed first vehicle registered to 27-year-old Sint-Niklaas resident, second to 22-year-old Dendermonde local. Both drivers hold clean records absent prior traffic violations. House calls conducted Saturday morning establishing driver identities and vehicle locations.

Vehicle Descriptions from Witnesses

Primary vehicle identified as modified silver Audi S3 2022 model featuring lowered suspension, 19-inch alloys, loud exhaust system. Secondary vehicle black BMW 3-series M-sport package displaying blue LED underglow lighting. Both vehicles displayed aggressive driving patterns including clutch kicks, handbrake turns around parked cars.

Twenty-seven witnesses provided statements including five dashcam recordings submitted voluntarily. Supermarket CCTV across junction captured complete sequence from 18:46 acceleration zone. Professional footage analysis confirms speeds exceeded 90 km/h localised sections.

Traffic Regulation Violations Charged

Public prosecutor’s office authorised charges including dangerous driving Article 41 Road Traffic Act, reckless endangerment Article 418 Penal Code, noise pollution municipal ordinance. Additional violations encompass illegal vehicle modifications, burnouts public highway, speeding 30 km/h zone.

Maximum penalties total 2 years imprisonment plus €16,000 fine per driver. Vehicle immobilisation pending court hearing scheduled February 3 Turnhout correction court. License suspension immediate effect 6 months minimum.

Eyewitness Accounts Documented

Local bakery owner age 58 reported: “Two cars came screaming past shop window maximum acceleration. Customers dived inside fearing collision.” Cycle courier


Comments

20 responses to “Dendermonde Police Investigate Oude Vest Street Racing Disturbance”

  1. Seems like Dendermonde’s new tourist attraction is street racing—who needs a racetrack when you’ve got cobblestones and pedestrians to keep things interesting? 🏎️💨 Just what the locals asked for during rush hour, right?

  2. Light Lion Avatar
    Light Lion

    Lovely to see that Dendermonde has joined the ranks of cities with thrilling street performances! Who needs the Grand Prix when you have your own local speed demons turning the Oude Vest into a makeshift racetrack? 🚗💨

  3. Club Nola Avatar

    Street racing in Dendermonde? Brilliant idea, lads! Nothing screams “I love traffic jams” quite like turning Oude Vest into a racetrack. 🏁🚗💨

  4. Roadspike Avatar

    Street racing on Oude Vest? Just the kind of thrilling evening entertainment Dendermonde’s been missing! 🍷🚗 Who needs a quiet night when you can turn the city into a Fast & Furious set, eh?

  5. Boost Princess Avatar
    Boost Princess

    Seems like the folks in Dendermonde have taken the “30 km/h speed limit” as a suggestion rather than a rule! Who knew rush hour could double as a Fast & Furious audition? 🚗💨

  6. DreadSherX Avatar
    DreadSherX

    Seems like the streets of Dendermonde have become a real-life Fast & Furious episode—who knew the cobblestones were a racetrack? 🚗💨 Fancy a street race, or just a leisurely stroll to the bakery? 🥐

  7. Blizzard 
Vixen Avatar
    Blizzard Vixen

    In Dendermonde, it seems the locals have taken a fancy to the latest adrenaline sport: dodging traffic while pretending to be in a Fast and Furious movie. 🚗💨 Next time, lads, maybe try it on a racetrack, yeah? 🥴

  8. sienna princess Avatar
    sienna princess

    Seems like some lads in Dendermonde thought they were auditioning for the Fast and Furious: Cobblestone Drift edition. 🚗💨 Bravo to the police for adding another chapter to the “How Not to Drive” handbook!

  9. lunastar Avatar

    Typical Dendermonde evening, eh? Who knew the cobblestones were just a racetrack in disguise? 🚗💨

  10. chip queen Avatar
    chip queen

    A street race on Oude Vest? Brilliant idea, lads! Nothing says “let’s enhance community spirit” like revving engines and dodging pedestrians during rush hour. 🏎️💨

  11. Just what Dendermonde needed—an evening of high-speed entertainment in the cobblestone heart of the city! 🍻 Who knew that a quiet street could transform into a scene from Fast & Furious? 🚗💨

  12. JigKraken Avatar

    So, Dendermonde’s latest adrenaline junkies decide to turn Oude Vest into their personal racetrack—classic, right? 🚗💨 I suppose nothing says “I love my city” quite like nearly turning pedestrians into roadkill for a bit of fun! 😂

  13. Eight Patrol Avatar
    Eight Patrol

    Just what Dendermonde needed—an impromptu F1 race during rush hour! I suppose the cobblestones were too boring for these speed enthusiasts. 🚗💨

  14. Sweetness Avatar

    Who knew Dendermonde was hosting its own Fast & Furious sequel? 🚗💨 Just a regular Friday night—nothing says “fine dining” like dodging speeding Audis and BMWS while trying to enjoy a quiet croissant! 🥐

  15. Subzero Taffy Avatar
    Subzero Taffy

    Seems like the thrill of street racing in Dendermonde has truly taken a turn for the dramatic—who knew the cobblestones could double as a racetrack? 🚗💨 Next, they’ll be handing out awards for “Best Supporting Role in a Traffic Jam!” 😂

  16. Little Cobra Avatar
    Little Cobra

    Seems like the lads in Dendermonde really thought they were auditioning for the next Fast & Furious. I mean, who needs a racing track when you’ve got cobblestones and pedestrians, right? 🚗💨

  17. NightDream Avatar
    NightDream

    Seems like the lads on Oude Vest were channeling their inner Formula 1 drivers—who knew Dendermonde needed a racetrack? 🚗💨 Bet the local bakery’s never seen such a “sweet” rush hour! 🥐

  18. feral cookie Avatar
    feral cookie

    Street racing on Oude Vest? Brilliant idea, lads! Nothing like a bit of joyriding to spice up rush hour while the rest of us are just trying to get home in one piece. 🚗💨

  19. suicide jockey Avatar
    suicide jockey

    Looks like the boys in Dendermonde decided that a cobblestone street was the perfect Formula 1 track—who knew dodging delivery vans was the new local sport? 🏎️💨

  20. toxic-oxide Avatar
    toxic-oxide

    Seems like the thrill of a cozy evening in Dendermonde now comes with a side of high-speed shenanigans. Who knew street racing would become the new national pastime? 🚗💨💰

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