Injured cyclists for an escape of the accident: police are looking for witnesses!

Injured cyclists for an escape of the accident: police are looking for witnesses!

Preetz, Deutschland - On March 7, 2025, the police ticker for the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde reports on current missions and incidents in the region. The information comes from the police and fire brigade and contain reports of accidents, closures, fire as well as missing persons and violent offenses. The citizens are recommended to emergency number 112 for the police, fire brigade or emergency services. In emergency situations, it is recommended to remain calm and to clearly describe the situation and the location to provide first aid, if possible, and to note important information, such as the number of those affected and injuries.

A current incident from the area affects an accident in Preetz, via which the news platform news.de reported. On Sunday morning there was an almost collision between a car and a cyclist. The 35-year-old woman fell, pulling herself a broken collarbone and several bruises on the upper body. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. when the cyclist drove the Rethwischer Weg and wanted to turn into Moritz-Schreber-Strasse. The driver of the blue car, who, contrary to the direction of travel, continued the journey without taking care of the injured cyclist. The Preetz police station has initiated an investigation due to negligent bodily harm and unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident and is looking for witnesses who have observed the incident or can provide information about the vehicle or driver.

Investigations and statistics

In addition, the police ticker publishes information on crime statistics for Rendsburg-Eckernförde. In 2022, 338 crimes of violent crime were registered, which corresponds to a reconnaissance rate of 77%. Of the 331 suspects, there were 300 men and 31 women, with 31% of non-German origin. Compared to the previous year 2021, 314 crimes of violent crime were registered, but the clearance rate at this time was 85%. The definition of violent crime includes murder, homicide, rape, robbery and assault. In addition, around 1.8 million thefts were found in 2022, which represents an increase of 20% compared to 2021