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Seriously injured pedestrian: Police investigate after an accident in Wichlinghausen!
A man was hit by a car in Wuppertal that fled after the accident. Police are investigating and looking for witnesses.
Seriously injured pedestrian: Police investigate after an accident in Wichlinghausen!
Yesterday, July 14, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident at the Am Diek/Kreuzstraße intersection in Wichlinghausen. A man was hit by an unknown car while he was standing on the side of the road. After the incident, the driver continued his journey without caring for the seriously injured victim. The local police have now identified a suspect who comes from Ennepetal.
The 60-year-old suspect then took his car to a workshop to change the damaged windshield, which put the police on his trail. The man's driver's license has already been revoked. Investigators are still looking for witnesses who saw the incident or who can provide information. Anyone interested is asked to call 284-0 to clarify the circumstances of the accident in more detail, reports Radio Wuppertal.
Recent traffic accidents in the region
Traffic accidents are a serious issue in Germany, not only for those affected, but also for the authorities, who take measures to increase safety. A few months ago, on October 8, 2024, for example, a head-on collision occurred between an Audi driven by an 83-year-old from Wuppertal and a BMW driven by a 31-year-old from Ennepetal. In this accident, which occurred at around 4:15 p.m. on Heilenbecker Strasse, both drivers were injured and had to be taken to hospital. The road was closed for several hours so that police could determine the cause of the accident. Witnesses were asked to contact the police if they noticed anything unusual. Details can be found on Press portal.
The developments surrounding traffic accidents show how important it is for road users to be attentive and considerate when driving. According to federal statistics available at Destatis can be seen, road safety is a central issue that is supported by numerous measures in legislation and traffic education. The aim is to reduce the number of accidents and the resulting injuries and damage.
Such an approach is necessary to reduce the number of accidents in the long term. The exchange of information between the authorities and the population plays an important role. Every tip can be crucial in solving accidents and preventing future incidents. The case in Wichlinghausen reminds us that we all have to work together to ensure a safer traffic environment.