Traffic accidents in Hilden and Monheim: Police are looking for witnesses!

Traffic accidents in Hilden and Monheim: Police are looking for witnesses!

Mettmann (ots) In the past few days, the police in the district of Mettmann have registered several cases of traffic accident escape. These incidents not only show the problems in road traffic, but also the uncertainty associated with driving on public roads. The authorities are concerned about the frequency of such offenses and their potential effects on traffic safety.

A particularly striking case occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Hilden. A gray Mazda 3 with Düsseldorf license plate was parked at 1:30 p.m. on Benrather Strasse, near house number 45. When the driver returned a short time later, he found a fresh accident damage on the left side of the vehicle. The polluter had already disappeared from the scene of the accident without taking care of damage regulation. The police estimate the damage caused by several hundred euros, which underlines the seriousness of such incidents.

further incidents in Hilden and Monheim am Rhein

There was another incident in the night from September 5 to September 5, 2024 on Wohlauer Strasse in Hilden. Here a driver had parked her Daimler A150 at 10:30 p.m. at home number 22. When she returned around 2:15 p.m. the next day, she noticed fresh accident damage in the rear area and on the vehicle side. In this case too, the person who caused the accident had moved away without worrying about the damage. The property damage is estimated at around 1,200 euros.

in Monheim am Rhein had a similar incident between Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September 2, 2024. A driver parked her beige Hyundai Tucson at 7 p.m. in the Wendehammer on Ullrich-von-Hassel-Straße. When she returned on Monday at 4:45 p.m., she found fresh damage in the rear area of her vehicle. Here, too, the polluter left no sign and removed from the scene of the accident. The police assume damage of around 2,000 euros.

The police in Hilden asks for information on the incident on 02103 / 898-6410. The police in Monheim, available at 02173 / 9594-6350, also accept information at any time. These appeals are of particular importance, since witnesses can often provide important information that could be decisive for the clarification of the cases.

important safety instructions

It is crucial that the population is informed about the consequences of traffic accident escape. A traffic accident escape is more than just a cavalier offense; It is a criminal offense. In the event of an accident in which another driver escapes, it is important to immediately inform the police, even via emergency call 110. It is recommended to leave the vehicle, if possible, unchanged at the scene of the accident and not to eliminate or change traces. Even the smallest parts such as paint splinters or glass residues can be important for police investigations.

The police advise to take their own photos of the accident situation and the found traces in the event of an accident if changes are inevitable. Such measures can help document the circumstances of the accident better and to support the investigation.

The increase in traffic accident escape not only is a problem for the victims, but also affects trust in traffic safety. Authorities are working to take preventive measures and sensitize road users in order to minimize such incidents in the future.