Pedestrians hit: drivers flee in Dormagen after an accident!

Pedestrians hit: drivers flee in Dormagen after an accident!

Dormagen -an incident that took place on Monday, September 30th, around 3:50 p.m. on Elsa Brändström-Straße, raises questions. A 28-year-old man from Dormagen was walking on a street that has no sidewalk when he was hit by a car driving behind him. According to reports, the young man suffered minor injuries, but the details about it are still unclear.

Witnesses report that the driver stopped shortly after the collision and spoke to a witness present. Oddly enough, however, the driver continued his journey, which in the legal language is referred to as a "accident escape" or "unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident". This procedure is by no means a harmless offense. In fact, in addition to a fine in the worst case, the refugee threatens prison terms and the withdrawal of the driver's license.

Details on the escape escape

The traffic commissioner 1 of the Rhein-Kreis Neuss police has now started the investigation into the incident. The investigators' focus is on the fleeting driver, who is said to be 70 years old as a man. With a short, black -gray hair he could possibly be known or recognized.

The police therefore ask for evidence of witnesses who can say something about this course of the accident. If you have information, you should contact 02131 3000. Your contribution could be decisive to find the person who caused the accident.

leaving the accident location without consulting the authorities violates the road traffic regulations - a regulation that ensures the safety of all road users. It is important that participants immediately find out about the consequences of the accident and exchange their personal details.

The police urge: Do not leave the scene of the accident without informing the police. This is the only way to avoid serious consequences. The incident of Monday could not only have legal consequences for the fleeting driver, but also impair trust in the traffic safety of the city of Dormagen. There is a detailed consideration of the legal provisions here .