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A hit-and-run driver rams a traffic sign into Birken-Honigsessen!
Accident in Birken-Honigsessen: traffic sign knocked over, perpetrator fleeing. Police are looking for witnesses to the incident on July 16, 2025.
A hit-and-run driver rams a traffic sign into Birken-Honigsessen!
A dangerous incident occurred on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Birken-Honigsessen. A warning sign on a road narrowing near the Catholic church was bypassed. The person responsible left the scene of the accident without permission without reporting the incident to the road maintenance department or the police. The Wissen police station is now looking for possible witnesses and is asking for information. The contact details for the police station are: Telephone 02742 935-0 and Email: pwwissen.wache@polizei.rlp.de. The responsible clerk is PHK Ralf Steinhauer. Rhein-Zeitung reports that the incident area very close to the church is an interesting scene because it is a busy route.
Accidents on this route are not unknown. Just a few weeks ago, on May 28, 2025, an Audi A6 was very badly damaged by a 23-year-old driver on the nearby district road 71. The old saying “There’s no risk if you’re weak!” was particularly true in this case because the driver, who was traveling with an 18-year-old passenger, did not drive at an appropriate speed on the wet road. This caused his vehicle to veer off the road, hit a telephone pole and ultimately come to rest on the opposite side of the road. Fortunately, both occupants remained uninjured. News.de reports that the fire departments from Hamm, Katzwinkel and Wissen as well as the rescue service were called to the incident.
Road safety in focus
Such incidents are not just cases of short-term news; they also have long-term impacts on road safety. The Federal Statistical Office emphasizes that collected data on accidents form the basis for measures in traffic education, legislation, road construction and vehicle technology. These statistics are essential to get a comprehensive picture of accident causation and the associated factors. The evaluation of the accident events reveals structural problems and dependencies that may be important for future planning.
Police emphasize the importance of reporting accidents promptly. Leaving the scene of an accident without permission can not only have legal consequences for the person responsible, but can also pose a risk to other road users. In view of the current incidents in Birken-Honigsessen, the population is called upon to be vigilant and to actively participate in improving road safety.