Cyclist injured: car driver flees after accident in Neustadt!

Cyclist injured: car driver flees after accident in Neustadt!

In an early morning incident on September 3, 2025, an unfortunate accident occurred between a female cyclist and a car on Wallgasse in Neustadt. The incident occurred between 7:25 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. when a dark blue or black car hit the female cyclist on the front tire, causing her to fall and sustain minor injuries. Unfortunately, the driver of the car left the scene of the accident without permission, as the Wochenblatt Reporter reports.

Such unauthorized absences after an accident are not considered a trivial offense. According to Section 142 of the Criminal Code, “unauthorized removal from the scene of an accident” is a punishable offense that can have far-reaching consequences. The fugitive driver faces fines or imprisonment of up to three years, as well as the loss of his driver's license, the loss of his insurance's comprehensive coverage and liability for damage he has caused. It is extremely important to exchange all necessary information after an accident and, if necessary, to inform the police immediately.

Looking for witnesses

Police have asked for the public's help and are looking for witnesses who may have witnessed the incident or who can provide information about the fleeing vehicle. The faster such information arrives, the better the investigation can progress. Anyone who saw anything is encouraged to come forward. This is particularly important because not only drivers are affected by the regulation, cyclists also have to provide their personal details after an accident and wait accordingly. An “accident” has already occurred if damage of more than 40 euros has occurred.

The law has stipulated that those involved in an accident should wait at the scene of the accident for at least half an hour. Leaving an address on a piece of paper and leaving the place immediately also counts as a hit-and-run, which shows how serious the legal situation is.

Focus on cyclists

More and more road traffic accidents affect vulnerable road users such as cyclists. This makes it all the more important that drivers pay attention and show consideration. That doesn't always happen, as in this unfortunate case, and many people involved in traffic don't know what they can face legally. Some people may think they are good drivers, but unforeseen events can quickly intervene. Typically, the best course of action after an accident is to remain calm and follow the law.

Further information on the legal situation in the event of a hit-and-run and the possible consequences can be found on the [law firm] website (https://www.die-anwalts-kanzlei.de/verkehrsstrafrecht/fahrerwandel-mit-fahrrad/). This explains in more detail what drivers and cyclists should pay attention to in the event of an accident in order to remain unpunished and fulfill their obligations.