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Death drama in Paderborn: 26-year-old dragged by Mercedes!
A 26-year-old from Holzminden is hit by a fleeing Mercedes in Paderborn and dies from his injuries.
Death drama in Paderborn: 26-year-old dragged by Mercedes!
A tragic event shook the city of Paderborn on Saturday evening, June 28th. At around 9:35 p.m. an incident occurred at the “Stadtheide/Seskerbruch” bus stop that cost the life of a 26-year-old man from Holzminden. The young man was dragged by a gray Mercedes A-Class AMG and died of his serious injuries in a Paderborn hospital the following night. The Paderborn police and public prosecutor's office are now investigating the background to this fatal accident, and the Bielefeld homicide commission has also been called in lwz24 reported.
The initial findings indicate that the 26-year-old had no opportunity to protect himself. He had just gotten out of the Mercedes and was leaning on the passenger side when the driver suddenly accelerated. The vehicle dragged the man with it, causing him to suffer serious injuries in the fall. The driver of the Mercedes continued to flee towards the city center without paying any attention to the injured man. As the police announced, an investigation was initiated into negligent homicide and unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident.
Investigations are in full swing
The investigators are asking for information from the public: Witnesses who have seen something or can provide information about the gray Mercedes and its driver are asked to come forward. The tips can be submitted either directly to the Paderborn traffic commissioner or to any police station ndr.de noted. It is extremely important to investigate this case and hold the driver responsible accountable.
The sad record of traffic accidents in Germany is alarming. In 2017, 2,693 people died in traffic accidents, with the most common causes being speeding, mistakes when overtaking and failure to wear a seat belt. A fatal accident can not only have tragic consequences for those affected, but can also have legal consequences for the driver responsible, as shown bussgeldkataloge.de is explained in detail.
The citizens of Paderborn are called upon to pay even more attention to road safety, especially in times like these. Fatal accidents can often be avoided by driving carefully and considerately. With this tragedy, the police want to not only draw attention to the circumstances surrounding the accident, but also to highlight the importance of responsible driving so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future.