Driving irresponsibly: Several hit-and-runs in Neuburg!

Driving irresponsibly: Several hit-and-runs in Neuburg!

In Neuburg, traffic accidents apparently occur again and again, which do not remain without consequences for both those attacked and those who are irresponsible. This is also the case on Gerhart-Hauptmann-Str. 39, where a parked Toyota was damaged on the rear right side of the vehicle between June 11th and 12th. The damage does not indicate a collision with another vehicle and the material damage amounts to around 300 euros. The police are asking for information from witnesses in order to find the perpetrator and solve the mystery that is often left behind in such incidents.

Further incidents occurred near shopping markets. Between 9:20 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., a VW Tiguan was damaged on the street Am Südpark, which was initially parked at an Edeka market and then opposite an Aldi branch. It is suspected that the vehicle was damaged while parking or leaving a parking space - but the person who caused the accident is still on the run. The material damage is estimated at around 1000 euros.

Consequences of hit-and-run

Hit and run is a serious matter in Germany. According to Section 142 of the Criminal Code, unauthorized removal from the scene of an accident is a criminal offense. It doesn't matter whether you only caused a small scratch or whether the damage is extensive. A moment of inattention can have fatal consequences: If the damage exceeds 1,000 euros, the perpetrator faces not only fines, but even prison sentences of up to three years, as [juraforum.de](https://www.juraforum.de/news/unfallwandel-was-ist-ein-bedeutender-sach Schaden-und-was-ein-bagatell Schaden_248048) explains.

Especially if a resident's car is affected, the consequences can be significantly increased. The public prosecutor decides whether the property damage exceeds the trivial limit. Incidentally, minor damage, which is typically less than 25 euros, can lead to the proceedings being discontinued, while significant damage to property can result in the driver's license being revoked. It is interesting that workshop costs or towing fees are not included in the damage calculation.

Accident with injuries

Another incident recently occurred on State Road 2047 in Rennertshofen. There was a collision between a 49-year-old car driver from Neuburg and a 45-year-old driver from Rennertshofen. The man from Neuburg overtook a column of vehicles while the man from Rennertshofen turned left. Both drivers appeared to suffer minor injuries in the accident and their vehicles had to be towed. The total damage amounts to around 25,000 euros, and the Bertoldsheim fire department was on site with 16 emergency services to deal with the situation.

It shows once again how important it is to be attentive in traffic and not to take responsibility lightly. The effects of a hit-and-run are not only financial, but can also have legal consequences for the person who caused the accident. If you move away from the scene of an accident, regardless of the reasons, you should always keep the possible consequences in mind, as rechtsanwalt-bongard.de makes clear.

Readers and road users in Neuburg are asked to be vigilant and, if in doubt, to inform the police in order to minimize the risk of hit-and-runs and their consequences. Responsibility for the roads lies in each of us – and a little more care can prevent a lot of damage.