Witnesses wanted: Traffic accident with VW Passat in Sassenberg

Witnesses wanted: Traffic accident with VW Passat in Sassenberg

In a regrettable incident in Sassenberg, the police are opposed to the public. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, a traffic accident occurred around 2:00 p.m. in which a 14-year-old cyclist was injured. The circumstances of the event raise questions and illustrate the importance of responsibility in road traffic.

The driver of a black VW Passat, who is currently still unknown, could have crucial information about the incident. According to reports, the stranger drove to Schürenstraße in the confluence area and turned there. In the meantime, the 14-year-old was on the bike path of Schürenstraße, which was in the opposite direction. There was an unpleasant collision that led to the boy falling and slightly injured.

Details of the incident

The driver of the VW, who is described as a blond woman with long hair, continued her journey without taking care of the injured boy. This behavior is particularly worrying because it should start at a central point in the responsibility of the driver. Every road user should be aware of the risk that he or she represents for others, especially on streets that are frequented by pedestrians and cyclists.

The police in Warendorf stands for evidence of witnesses who may have observed the accident. Anyone who has information about the driver or her vehicle is asked to report. It is important that such incidents are not simply ignored, since every small hint can contribute to clarifying the incident. Contact details are the police in Warendorf on 02581/94100-0 or by email to poststelle.warendorf@polizei.nrw.de.

The fact that a young cyclist is involved in such an incident should also stimulate that the safety in road traffic should also suggest. Cyclists, especially children and adolescents, are often in endangered positions on the streets, and it is of central importance that all road users take one another into account and protect each other. It is essential that drivers are aware of their surroundings and act carefully in case of doubt.

The police have already initiated initial investigations and hopes for numerous information from the population. Such publications are a tried and tested means to hold those responsible and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Where the investigation develops remains to be seen. Every incident of this kind reminds us that safety in road traffic is not only based on laws, but also on the responsible behavior of road users. The awareness of the responsibility you wear as a driver or cyclist should always be in the foreground.