Dangerous driver flight: judgment in Cologne accident drama!

Dangerous driver flight: judgment in Cologne accident drama!

A57 bei Köln-Bickendorf, Deutschland - In Cologne, an incident occurred that fundamentally changed the life of Michael Hahnke and his son Felix. On May 27, 2023, an accident on the A57 near Cologne-Bickendorf led to considerable injuries and a long fight for justice. The 56-year-old Hahnke and his son, on the way to Frankfurt, were involved in a serious accident when the SUV from Samuel B. (21) rammed her vehicle and lost control. Felix 'car, a Peugeot, was thrown into a concrete wall, which led to total damage. While Felix suffered a serious back injury, his father fought with several broken bones.

The case attracted special attention because the person who caused the accident committed Samuel B. driver's flight and could only be found by a traffic camera after a video recording. Initially, B. claimed to the police that the car had changed lane in front of him and he would have had no choice but to drive up. However, he later corrected this presentation.

A mild judgment ensures mixed feelings

Before the Cologne District Court, Samuel B. had to answer for two incidents: the accident with the Hahnkes and another driver flight in December in Cologne-Kalk. There he had caused damage with a truck and had driven it. His motivation was the fear of losing his job; He works as a delivery driver and in the call center.

The court condemned Samuel B. for negligent bodily harm and twice driver flight to a warning, 100 social hours and a traffic education course. His driver's license was drawn in and he is not allowed to carry a motor vehicle for one year. This decision met with Michael Hahnke, as he explained to BILD: "That is the matter for the judiciary ... for me okay - the bottom line: shit on it."

The search for the cause

Immediately after the accident, Hahnke went in search of the perpetrator by publishing a video that ultimately led to the identification of Samuel B. B. then contacted Hahnke and apologized in writing.

Although the judicial decision is now established, the accident remains a formative experience for those affected. Hahnke still fights with the health consequences and says: "At work, I can no longer accelerate as before." Nevertheless, he tries to stay optimistic and explains: "With this date today, this has become a story for me." Further details on this incident and the judicial developments are at m.bild.de read.