Driver fleeing after an accident with truck: Police are looking for traffic lights on Monday

Driver fleeing after an accident with truck: Police are looking for traffic lights on Monday

traffic accident in Waiblingen causes a stir in the Rems-Murr-Kreis

An unfortunate overtaking maneuver at a traffic light caused a traffic accident in Waiblingen on Monday, in which a truck was involved. The local police have now started investigations to find the fleeting driver who continued his journey after the incident.

The incident occurred at the intersection between "An der Talaue", "Alte Bundesstraße" and "Neustädter Straße" at 2.45 p.m. A 56-year-old truck driver was on Neustädter Straße in the direction of B14 when the collision came.

What happened at the traffic light crossing?

The truck driver was on the right lane when an unknown driver tried to overtake at the traffic light. It came to contact between the vehicles when the car touched the bumper of the truck. Instead of stopping and clarifying the situation, the driver continued his journey and committed drivers.

police asks for information from the population

The police in the Rems-Murr district now asks the population for helping to find the fleeting driver. Notes on the vehicle or the driver are urgently requested to clarify the incident and to hold those responsible.

An accident with driver escape is a serious offense and can result in serious consequences. The police therefore warn for responsibility in road traffic and appeals to all road users to adhere to the traffic rules to avoid accidents and hazards.

- Nag