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Hit-and-run in Kronau: Police are asking for information after an accident involving a pedestrian
The police in Kronau are looking for witnesses to an accident in which a pedestrian was injured. Please contact the Karlsruhe traffic police for information.
Hit-and-run in Kronau: Police are asking for information after an accident involving a pedestrian
An unfortunate incident occurred on Friday afternoon in Kronau when a driver was involved in a traffic accident with a pedestrian and then fled. The accident happened around 12:45 p.m. on Schillerstrasse when the driver of a previously unknown car turned left onto Bachstrasse. At that moment, a 19-year-old pedestrian was crossing the street and was struck head-on by the vehicle.
The collision caused the young woman to fall to the ground and suffered minor injuries, including abrasions and bruises, which she required treatment at a hospital. After the incident, the driver continued his journey north along Schillerstrasse and left the injured pedestrian behind without caring for her.
Details about the incident
The police have recorded information about the accident. The fleeing vehicle is probably a dark small car, which the investigators are focusing on. It is unclear whether the driver intentionally overlooked the pedestrian or whether it was a negligent act. However, there is no doubt that the driver's behavior of escaping the scene of the accident violates the law and poses a serious problem for road safety.
The Karlsruhe traffic police have started an investigation and are asking the public for help. Anyone who may be able to provide information about the fleeing vehicle or its driver is urged to call 0721 94484-0. Your information could be crucial in holding the perpetrator of the incident accountable. Any clue, no matter how small, could be essential to advancing the investigation.
The relevance of such incidents cannot be overstated. They underline the need to improve road safety and hold perpetrators who flee after such events to account. Every road user has a responsibility to ensure the well-being of others and not to simply leave the field in the event of an accident. Comprehensive information about the incident is necessary to identify those responsible and to show that legal consequences may follow. Further information on this topic can be found can be read here.