Hit-and-run in Aigen-Schlägl: Children seriously injured in accident!

Hit-and-run in Aigen-Schlägl: Children seriously injured in accident!

On April 29, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Aigen-Schlägl when a driver in a white VW Golf hit a group of children. The incident, which occurred at 4:42 p.m. on Rohrbacher Straße (B127), resulted in significant injuries to two children who were riding bicycles. The driver of the VW Golf fled after the collision without caring for the injured children, which is considered a hit-and-run. According to the Federal Ministry of Justice, hit-and-runs without personal injury could in future be classified as a misdemeanor, although this already entails serious legal consequences if personal injury is caused.

The 10-year-old student, who was riding an e-bike, was unable to stop in time and hit the front wheel of her bike against the left side of the vehicle. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Rohrbach Clinic after initial treatment by emergency doctors and paramedics from the ÖRK Aigen-Schlägl. Her 12-year-old friend, who was riding a mountain bike, also fell and sustained more serious injuries. He was flown to the hospital in Linz by rescue helicopter.

Legal consequences for hit and run

The punishment for hit-and-run can vary according to Section 142 of the Criminal Code. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment of up to three years, especially if personal injury has occurred. In the event of accidents involving injuries, additional criminal offenses such as failure to provide assistance or negligent bodily harm may apply. The severity of the penalty also depends on the amount of damage, with damage over 1,300 euros typically leading to more severe penalties. In certain cases, self-reporting can lead to a reduced sentence if the police have not yet investigated and the report is made within 24 hours.

Child accidents in road traffic

The incident in Aigen-Schlägl is one of the worrying statistics. In 2022, around 25,800 children under 15 were injured in traffic accidents, an increase of 16% compared to 2021. Children between the ages of 6 and 14 are particularly affected, as they often have accidents in traffic, especially on the way to school. Statistics show that 36% of children involved in accidents were riding a bicycle, while 34% were in a car and 22% were walking.
On average, a child is injured or killed in a traffic accident every 20 minutes. This highlights the urgency of raising awareness of road safety and taking measures to better protect children on the roads.

The incident in Aigen-Schlägl is a tragic example of how quickly an everyday moment in traffic can turn into a dangerous situation. The police and the relevant authorities will have to investigate the case more intensively to clarify the identity of the driver and take the necessary legal action.

For more information about hit-and-runs and the legal consequences, see Bussgeldkatalog and further details about child accidents in road traffic can be found at [Destatis](https://www.destatis.de/DE/Presse/Pressreleases/ Zahl-der-Woche/2023/PD23_33_p002.html).

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