Accident escape in Oerlinghausen: Police are looking for a gray limousine!

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On Monday afternoon, October 28th, 2024, a dramatic incident occurred on Rathausstrasse in Oerlinghausen that sent the police into a frenzy! A 60-year-old cyclist was riding her Pedelec when she crossed the street at a crossing aid. But the shock didn't take long to arrive: an unknown driver, who was overtaking another car, drove into the oncoming lane and posed a massive threat to her! The reckless driver ignored traffic rules and stayed on the wrong side. In order to avoid an approaching catastrophe, the cyclist had to brake sharply and fell unhappily onto the road.

Luckily, thanks to her bravery, the 60-year-old was only slightly injured; She immediately sought medical treatment herself. But as she comes to terms with her injury, the question remains: who was the driver of the runaway car? Witnesses to the incident report a gray limousine with a Bielefeld license plate, possibly with a powerful motor or even tuned! The police have been alerted and have already set up a traffic commissioner to track the driver's impetuous escape.

Call for witnesses

The investigators are asking the public for help: Who saw something or can provide information about the fleeing vehicle? Important information can be reported by calling 05231 6090. Any information could help bring this reckless traffic thug to justice!