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Car Accident: One Person Sustains Injuries in Hit-and-Run Incident

Police Department of Oberbergischer Kreis, Gummersbach - On Monday (August 11th) a 33-year-old individual was the focus of authority attention.

Car accident results in injury: Hit-and-run incident leaves one person hurt
Car accident results in injury: Hit-and-run incident leaves one person hurt

Car Accident: One Person Sustains Injuries in Hit-and-Run Incident

On August 11th, a car collision occurred on the Cologne Road between Rebbelrooth and Derschlag in Gummersbach. The incident took place near the intersection of Gutenberg Street at around 12:55 PM.

According to the reports, a 33-year-old resident of Gummersbach was driving a Mercedes Vito on the Cologne Road from Rebbelroth towards Derschlag. At the same time, a 21-year-old Gummersbach resident was driving an Audi. The two vehicles collided near the intersection.

The collision resulted in the 21-year-old being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The 33-year-old's car was no longer roadworthy after the collision and had to be towed. Both vehicles were extensively damaged.

The press inquiries for this incident should be directed to the Press Office of the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis. Their official website is https://oberbergischer-kreis.polizei.nrw/. Contact information for the Press Office includes a telephone number (02261/8199-1210) and an email address ([email protected]).

The collision was originally reported by news aktuell. The search results do not provide information about the police spokesperson responsible on the day of the traffic accident on Cologne Road in Gummersbach.

We hope that the 21-year-old driver makes a speedy recovery from their minor injuries. The incident serves as a reminder to all road users to drive safely and responsibly.

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