Family altercation leads to vehicular mishap, resulting in injuries
Gelsenkirchen Traffic Accident: 19-Year-Old Under Investigation
A shocking incident unfolded in Gelsenkirchen-Schalke on August 29, 2025, when a traffic accident occurred on Franz-Bielefeld-Str. near KΓΆnigsberger StraΓe. The accident involved a car and a bicycle, and the cyclist, a 43-year-old Gelsenkirchen resident, was injured.
According to the police, the driver of the car, a 19-year-old, fled the scene without stopping or checking on the victim. The cyclist, who was later identified as the driver's father, was thrown from his bicycle and sustained minor injuries. The bicycle involved in the accident belonged to the father.
The 19-year-old was later apprehended by the police and resisted arrest. He was overpowered and taken to a cell, where a blood sample was taken. His driver's license was confiscated, and a long-term detention is being considered.
Investigations have revealed that the 19-year-old was evicted from their shared apartment on August 26, 2025, due to domestic violence. The police are now investigating whether the collision was intentional, with the aim of causing injury to the father.
The 19-year-old surrendered at the South Station on the same day of the accident. When informed he would be taken into police custody, he became aggressive and resisted.
The police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of domestic violence and intentional harm.
