Accident escape in Goslar: Audi damaged - witnesses urgently sought!

Accident escape in Goslar: Audi damaged - witnesses urgently sought!

In an incident that occurred on Thursday evening, July 18, 2025, in the parking lot of a supermarket on Wiedelaher Straße in Goslar, a driver was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. According to regionalheute.de, the driver noticed damage to her Audi that may have been caused by another vehicle. The incident occurred at 6:30 p.m. when the victim observed another car maneuvering unsafely in a neighboring parking space and then noted down the license plate number.

The police were informed immediately and then determined the owner's address of the suspicious vehicle. When the owner of the other car was interviewed, authorities discovered consistent damage to her vehicle, further advancing the investigation. The estimated total damage is around 2,100 euros, and the police are asking any witnesses to contact them on 05324/787490.

Legal situation in traffic accidents

The legal situation regarding such incidents is particularly interesting. In public parking lots, the right-of-way rule “right before left” only applies if both lanes have road characteristics, as [ra-kotz.de](https://www.ra-kotz.de/verkehrsunfall-claim-ersatzbeschaffen-und-nutzsnutzdauer-bei- Schadensausgleich.htm) explains. In the event of damage, the injured party can demand the replacement value less the residual value if they need a replacement vehicle. They must also choose the most economical way to settle the damage.

The calculation of loss of use, which occurs in three periods - damage assessment period, consideration period and replacement period - is often complicated and should ideally be accompanied by legal support. A quick clarification can help keep financial damage as low as possible.

Current traffic accidents in Germany

Unfortunately, this incident is part of a larger problem: In 2024, there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany, as Statista reports. While the total number of accidents fell, the number of property damages increased. Tragically, the number of road deaths remains too high, although there is a decrease compared to the 19,193 deaths in 1970.

The most common reasons for traffic accidents are insufficient distance, improper speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. In 2024, 298 accidents were due to fog and 2,412 were due to wildlife accidents, showing that environmental conditions have a significant impact on road safety.

Overall, it is clear that both modern means of transport and human behavior play a crucial role in accident prevention. Achieving the vision of “zero traffic fatalities” by 2050 requires better infrastructure and increased awareness among road users.