Traffic accidents in Mettmann: Witnesses wanted!

Traffic accidents in Mettmann: Witnesses wanted!

Mettmann - The challenge of traffic accident feasures in the region

an alarming phenomenon

in the district of Mettmann has been registered in the past few days a number of traffic accident escape, which shake the citizens' feeling of security and indicate an increasing problem in urban areas. Traffic accidents are not only legal violations, but also a oppressive reality with which many road users are faced.

The incidents in detail

• Heiligenhaus: on Thursday, July 25, 2024, an incident occurred at Werkerhofplatz around 8:30 p.m. An unknown cyclist collided with a parked gray Mini Cooper and then escaped without worrying about the damage. The cyclist's description suggests that it is at the age of 25 to 35 years, 1.75 meters tall with a slim stature and red-blonde beard. It was also striking that he was wearing glasses and a bicycle helmet.
• Erkrath: in Hüttenstraße occurred between 23rd and 24th July 2024, in which a red VW Golf, which was parked on a restricted area, was damaged. The driver discovered fresh accident damage on Wednesday at 5:20 p.m.
• Langenfeld: Another incident took place on the same day, July 25, 2024, around 2:40 p.m. on Bachstrasse. A 65-year-old driver was damaged by a cyclist at parking, who then fled. This cyclist was also described as slim and with a Mediterranean appearance, and the property damage to the Audi is estimated to be a low four -digit amount.

The relevance of these incidents

The increase in traffic accident escape in Mettmann raises questions about traffic education. These incidents are not only legally important; They also affect trust in traffic safety and the community. The reactive action of the police, which is increasingly asking information in view of these weaknesses, is an important step, but is often not sufficient to proactively sensitize the citizens.

The role of the community

The Mettmann police inform the citizens about the importance of immediately reporting accident fifths and providing support in clarifying the cases. It is crucial that everyone has understood that leaving the accident location is a criminal offense without a report. The creation of awareness and personal responsibility are important steps to improve traffic safety and to reduce traffic accident feasures in the region.

prevention is the key

The police advise you to leave the situation as unchanged as possible after an accident in order to secure valuable traces. Photography of the accident situation can be important when investigating the authorities. A comprehensive education of the citizens about the legal consequences and the psychological damage that traffic accident fakes bring with them could help in the future to sharpen consciousness and prevent similar incidents.

The police in Mettmann always have information and asks the population to actively participate in the safety in road traffic in order to strengthen the quality of life and the feeling of security in the region.

Contact information:

District police authority Mettmann - police press office

Adalbert-Bach-Platz 1

40822 Mettmann

Telephone: 02104 / 982-1010

Email: pressestelle.mettmann@polizei.nrw.de

- Nag