Hit-and-run in Prenzlau: BMW races through the intersection and injures teenagers!

In a serious traffic accident in Prenzlau, a 17-year-old motorcyclist was injured when a dark blue BMW station wagon passed an intersection without braking. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Dr.-Bähr-Straße/Friedhofstraße. According to reports, the young driver had to avoid a collision with the BMW and applied emergency braking, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle and fall.

The motorcyclist was injured in the fall, while the damage to his vehicle is estimated at around 1,000 euros. The BMW driver left the injured man behind and continued his journey, which is why the criminal police are now investigating a hit-and-run. Witnesses to the incident are asked to call 03984350 or online at https://polizei.brandenburg.de/onlineservice/tipp-baren to report.

Legal background to hit and run

Regardless of this incident, hit-and-run is a serious crime in Germany. According to Section 142 of the Criminal Code, a driver commits a criminal offense if he leaves the scene of an accident without permission, provided he is aware of the accident. Surprisingly, drivers can be accused of hit-and-run even without malicious intent. This is what the website reported anwalt.de that the argument of not noticing an accident is often not accepted by the public prosecutor. It is necessary to convincingly prove that the accident was not noticed.

The legal consequences of such an accusation can be serious; even your ability to drive a vehicle could be called into question. It is therefore advisable to always note all damage in the event of an accident and, if necessary, report the incident to the police immediately.