Bicycle accident in Wesel: girl injured, hit-and-run causes excitement!

Bicycle accident in Wesel: girl injured, hit-and-run causes excitement!

On Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Eichenstrasse and Kirchturmstrasse in Wesel, in which a 13-year-old girl who was riding her bicycle was injured. The girl was driving on Eichenstrasse towards Feldstrasse when a car driver turned from Kirchturmstrasse onto Eichenstrasse and collided with the girl. The young cyclist suffered minor injuries and fell onto the road.

After the incident, the car driver got out briefly, apologized to the girl, but then continued driving towards Feldstrasse without fulfilling her legal obligations. The description of the driver's wife suggests that she had black hair and spoke German without an accent. Investigations into the traffic accident were immediately initiated by the Traffic Commissioner 2.

Investigations and calling for witnesses

The police have asked for help from the public. Witnesses to the incident or the car driver herself are asked to contact the North Police Station in Wesel on 0281-107-0. An important focus here is on the regulations of Section 34 StVO, which regulate the correct behavior after a traffic accident.

According to these regulations, drivers are obliged to remain at the scene after an accident, declare their identity and, if necessary, provide first aid. Unauthorized removal from the scene of an accident will be prosecuted under Section 142 of the Criminal Code. Possible sanctions range from fines to prison sentences of up to three years and the revocation of the driver's license.

Consequences of a hit-and-run accident

The legal consequences of leaving the scene of an accident without permission are varied and serious. An accident in the criminal sense occurs when Germans or foreign property is damaged. Property damage of around 50 euros or more is enough to classify an incident as an accident. Typical cases of hit-and-run accidents include parking collisions in which the driver is not at the scene of the accident or simply leaves a note.

In the case of the accident in Wesel, it is important to emphasize that the consequences of an accident can be not only legal, but also professional. For example, losing a driver's license could jeopardize one's job, especially in professions that require a driver's license, or lead to disciplinary proceedings among civil servants or soldiers. The impact on insurance must also be taken into account, as motor vehicle liability insurance can claim recourse of up to 5,000 euros and comprehensive insurance generally refuses benefits in the event of an accident.

Finally, everyone involved in an accident should be aware that the correct behavior after an incident is of great importance. Be it resorting to first aid or reporting the incident to the police, careful consideration is necessary to avoid serious legal consequences. Informed citizens can avoid harm and personal suffering in this way.

The importance of providing first aid and notifying the police immediately, especially in the event of accidents involving injuries, should not be underestimated. Further information on the legal framework can be found here Lokalkompass.de and anwalt.de.