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Accident escape in Offenburg: Dark van seriously injures pedestrian!
Traffic accident with hit-and-run in Offenburg: A pedestrian was injured and the van responsible fled. Hints please!
Accident escape in Offenburg: Dark van seriously injures pedestrian!
A dramatic incident occurred on Freiherr-von-Neveu-Straße on Saturday afternoon. At around 4:30 p.m. there was a hit-and-run traffic accident in which a 58-year-old pedestrian was injured. The woman was heading towards the sand when a dark van overtook her from behind and hit her in the upper arm with the wing mirror. The affected person then had to seek medical treatment.
What's even more worrying is that the driver of the van continued driving at high speed without paying any attention to the injured woman. According to news.de, the vehicle was possibly blue or black and had a Lahr registration. The yellow lettering on the back of the van was also noticeable, which could indicate that it is a camper.
Relevance of hit and run
Hit and run is not only a moral offense but also a criminal offense. According to ADAC, driving away after an accident is considered a serious criminal offense that can have significant legal consequences. Section 142 of the German Criminal Code stipulates that the person responsible must remain at the scene of the accident until the facts of the case have been clarified.
The penalties should not be underestimated: hit-and-run drivers can expect fines, points in Flensburg and possibly a driving ban of at least six months. In the case of serious traffic accidents, especially those involving personal injuries, the consequences can be even more serious, as explained in an article by Hello Lawyer.
Call for help
The Offenburg police are appealing to witnesses of the incident to come forward. Information can be submitted by calling 0781 21-2200. It is important not to leave such incidents uncommented in order to hold those responsible accountable and prevent possible further acts.
In summary, it is clear that hit and run is a serious legal issue. The immediate legal consequences for the perpetrator are so serious that you are well advised to behave correctly after an accident. A painful lesson that the person in charge of the van may soon learn.