Driver flee in Ellenberg: Police are looking for witnesses for an accident!

Driver flee in Ellenberg: Police are looking for witnesses for an accident!

On May 3, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Ellenberg that could have consequences for everyone involved. A 41-year-old driver was traveling towards the campsite in the passage through the town of Häsle when he met an unknown driver of a vehicle in front. This suddenly braked strongly, which brought the 41-year-old to the horn. The unknown driver then steered left and continued his journey.

At the confluence with Ellwanger Weg, the paths of the two vehicles crossed again. The 41-year-old stopped to speak to the other driver. At that moment, the unknown driver slowly drove onto a parked vehicle, which slightly injured the 41-year-old. The cause of the accident then fled backwards about 200 meters to the confluence with the building yard and turned towards Häsle. The estimated damage amounts to around 2000 euros. The police were informed and is now investigating in this case. She asks for information from the population. The contact telephone number of the police is (07361) 5800, such as Schwäbische Post reported.

Legal aspects of driver flight

driver flight is a serious crime in Germany, which is punished according to § 142 StGB. Those affected must be informed of their personal details to the other parties involved in the accident or wait appropriately at the scene of the accident. Driver fleeing is regarded as a risk of asset hazard that protects civil law claims. In addition, the possible consequences for the cause, which is illegally removed from the scene of the accident, fines, imprisonment of up to three years and the withdrawal of the driver's license, such as the website lawyed.de explained.

accidents in which significant damage occurs often require a long wait at the scene of the accident, although there are also specific regulations for minor damage. Bagatelle damage must be waited within 15 minutes, while waiting times of over two hours often apply in the event of serious damage. After these deadlines, the person involved in the accident should report to the police.

Current statistics

The problem of driver flight is not to be neglected in Germany. According to Statista, there were significant entries in the driving suitability register from 2013 to 2023 due to the escape of the accident in road traffic accidents with personal injury. The last update of these statistics took place on May 6, 2024, which gives an insight into the trends of recent years. Access to the data was made possible on May 5, 2025, which underlines the relevance of the topic and shows the need for more sensitivity in dealing with traffic accidents, as the Statista-Website reported.

The clarification and implementation of legal rules are crucial so that driver flight, considering the potential consequences, can be better prevented for both those involved and for society as a whole.