Police Mettmann asks for help: Witness wanted for traffic accident escape on Oststraße in Hilden

Police Mettmann asks for help: Witness wanted for traffic accident escape on Oststraße in Hilden

traffic accident escape in focus - measures for prevention

In the past few weeks, the police in the Mettmann district have recorded an increase in traffic accident escape, which often have serious consequences for the victims. A current incident in Hilden illustrates the problem: On July 4, 2024, a white Renault Clio on Oststraße was damaged when a white vehicle touched the left exterior mirror.

The police ask for the help of an unknown witness to have observed the accident. Your certificate could be crucial for further investigations. The educational rate of such offenses can be significantly improved by fast and cooperative measures by citizens.

It is important to emphasize that traffic accident escapes are not minor offenses, but are punished under criminal law. If suspected, the next police station should be informed immediately to document the accident correctly and to secure evidence.

information and recommendations from the police

• A traffic accident escape is not a cavalier offense, but a criminal offense.
• If you suspect, contact the police immediately, also via the emergency call 110.
• leave the vehicle at the scene of the accident to secure traces.
• avoid the removal or change of traces of accident, as these can be important for the investigation.
• manufacture your own photos of the accident situation to document changes.

The cooperation between the police and the citizens is crucial for the investigation of traffic accident escape. The joint commitment can make criminal prosecution more effective and contribute to the prevention of further offenses.

contact information

The police in Hilden are available for further information and information on 02103 / 898-6410. In urgent cases, the emergency call 110 can also be chosen.

The district police authority Mettmann can be reached at:

• Telephone: 02104 / 982-1010
• fax: 02104 / 982-1028
• E-Mail: Pressestelle.mettmann@polizei.nrw.de

Further information can also be called up on the official police homepage. With your own WhatsApp channel, important and interesting police reports are made directly accessible.

The prevention of traffic accident feasures requires a committed and cooperative cooperation of everyone involved. Only through the consistent compliance with the legal requirements and the support of the police can the safety in road traffic guarantee.

- Nag