Truck driver rams parked car in Neuburg and flees! 10,000 euros in damage!

Truck driver rams parked car in Neuburg and flees! 10,000 euros in damage!

On Thursday evening there was a serious traffic accident in Neuburg, in which a parked car was significantly damaged. A 46-year-old truck driver, who was driving his tractor-trailer, wanted to turn left on Ruhrstrasse into a company premises at 8:30 p.m. But he swerved too far to the right and hit a Seat parked on the side of the road. The entire left side of the vehicle was badly affected, and the damage totaled an impressive 10,000 euros. Unfortunately, the driver did not take care of the damage caused and continued his journey without reporting the damage. “The damaged vehicle was no longer drivable,” said a witness who observed the incident. An employee of the affected company later noticed damage to the tractor-trailer and informed the police about the incident, which led to an immediate investigation. The police are now checking the exact circumstances and are investigating the 46-year-old for a hit-and-run. This is how the Donaukurier reports on the incident here and the Augsburger Allgemeine informs that the driver comes from Neuburg here.

Frequency of hit-and-runs

Hit and run is a serious administrative offense that repeatedly appears in the headlines. According to current statistics from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), there were a total of 32,850 registered cases of hit-and-run in 2024. These offenses not only endanger road safety, but also often leave innocent victims with the costs. The official figures make it clear that the topic is highly topical in society and continues to cause a great stir You can find information about this here.

It remains to be seen how the investigation will proceed and whether the truck driver will accept responsibility. In the meantime, the incident remains another example of the importance of consideration and responsible driving in our community.