Bicyclist Suffers Injury in Car Accident: Perpetrator Flees Scene without Authorization - Witnesses Encouraged to Provide Information
Last Thursday, at around 1:30 PM, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Borbecker Straße and Fürstäbtissinstraße in Essen-Borbeck-Mitte. The accident involved a black car that was turning right from Borbecker Straße onto Fürstäbtissinstraße.
According to reports, a 12-year-old boy was riding his bike on a cycle path parallel to Borbecker Straße towards Otto-Brenner-Straße. Unfortunately, he collided with the car and fell to the ground, sustaining injuries.
The driver of the car is described as a woman, approximately 35 to 40 years old, around 170 cm tall, with blonde hair. It is believed that she may be deaf. However, no publicly available details about her identity have been released.
In a concerning turn of events, the driver is reported to have left the scene after the accident. Initially, she got out of the vehicle, but she left again after an ambulance arrived.
The Essen police are currently investigating the incident and are appealing for any information. Tips can be provided to the Essen police at [email protected] or by calling 0201/829-0. They are also seeking any witnesses who may have seen the accident or have information about the driver's whereabouts.
The police urge anyone with information to come forward, as the safety and well-being of the 12-year-old cyclist are of utmost importance. The community is asked to keep the boy and his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
As the investigation continues, updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The public is reminded to drive carefully and to always be aware of their surroundings, especially when approaching intersections.
