Raser in Fürth: Police asks for clues after an accident with injuries

Raser in Fürth: Police asks for clues after an accident with injuries

A serious incident in Fürth raises questions about the safety in road traffic. A previously unknown driver not only injured two people in an incident in the city, but also caused considerable damage to property on 26 parked vehicles. The incident occurred on Friday evening, July 19, 2024, and the police are now looking for witnesses.

The escape of the unknown

around 6.50 p.m. the unknown driver drove along the Erlanger Strasse with a silver Peugeot 207, which was registered on Polish numbers. In the event of a risky overtaking maneuver of a motorcycle, there was initial touch with another vehicle. As a result, despite a red light, the driver turned into the Mauerstrasse, where he continued his dangerous driving style.

consequences for those affected

The inattentive driver quickly got out of control when he placed on Friedenstrasse and collided with a series of parked cars. In this critical Situation, the motorcyclist tried to stop him, which led to an injury to the biker. In addition, another passerby who had just left a parked vehicle was injured on the legs.

huge property damage and threat to the public

The driver's escape led to a torn damage of at least 50,000 euros. A total of 26 vehicles were damaged. The Fürth Transport Police Inspection has now started the investigation and is suspected of hazarding road traffic and assault offenses.

identity of the driver wanted

The police were able to secure the silver Peugeot in Kutzerstrasse, but the driver remains unknown. According to initial information, it should be a man between 35 and 40 years with a bald head or very short hair that wore a t-shirt of unknown color. The authorities appeal to the population to provide information on the identity of the unknown.

call for help

The investigators ask witnesses and potential victims to contact the police on 0911/9739970. This incident may represent an individual tragedy, but it also raises major questions about traffic safety and the measures that are necessary to protect citizens in the city.

The security situation in road traffic is an alarming topic that is increasingly concerned by individuals and companies. The police speaks of the necessary sensitization of drivers to avoid such incidents in the future.

- Nag