Car Rams Pedestrian Twice, Driver Voluntarily Surrenders
Delmenhorst, Lower Saxony - A driver, 32, hit a pedestrian, 42, twice and then fled the scene, later voluntarily turning himself in to the police.
The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on a Friday evening, with the VW driver attempting to turn left onto Oldenburger Landstraße in Delmenhorst. In the dark, he failed to notice the pedestrian, 42, and his father, 70, crossing the road. The impact left the pedestrian slightly injured, prompting father and son to approach the driver. However, the driver panicked and drove off.
The driver, penned in by his own panic, eventually turned himself in to local police. The injured pedestrian was transported to a hospital, and initial reports suggested potential fatal injuries. Police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, eventually ruling out any prior acquaintance between the driver and the victim.
Delmenhorst, once again, made headlines following a pedestrian hit-and-run incident. Three days earlier, another pedestrian, Thomas M., 58, was struck by a car. Despite the driver's escape, a torn-off mirror and two tips from the public led police to recover the involved vehicle. However, the identity of the driver remains unknown, with the investigation ongoing.
Based on sources from bild.de
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Pedestrian Accidents in Germany
While specific figures for hit-and-run accidents involving pedestrians in Germany aren't provided, data highlights the general prevalence of pedestrian accidents. In 2023, pedestrians accounted for 9% of all traffic accident participants, with 33,504 pedestrians involved and 449 fatalities.
Legal Consequences for Drivers in Germany
In Germany, legal repercussions for drivers involved in accidents—including hit-and-run incidents—can be severe. Consequences may include fines, points on a driver's license, driving bans, and potential criminal charges for more serious offenses[2].
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[2]: German traffic law and legal consequences
