Hit and run and drugged driving: Police raise the alarm in Havelland!

Hit and run and drugged driving: Police raise the alarm in Havelland!

On July 18th, 2025 there will be current news from the Havelland region, which will once again shed light on the challenges in road traffic and local police work. The police report a hit-and-run accident in Falkensee and a drug drive in Rathenow. These incidents shed light on the problem of road safety and the need for effective investigation.

The police are paying particular attention to a traffic accident that occurred early on Sunday evening on Berliner Straße in Rathenow. Here a witness reported that the person who caused the accident fled the scene of the accident without permission. Suspicion that he was under the influence of alcohol had already existed before the search, which was then initiated by the police from the Havelland Inspectorate. The fugitive was located and identified; a blood sample collection confirmed alcoholism. The amount of damage is estimated at around 5,000 euros and the driver was banned from continuing the journey. This situation illustrates how important it is for emergency services to respond quickly to make the streets safer, according to the police in their report on polizei.brandenburg.de.

Police reports at a glance

Recent police statistics show that accidents and offenses in road traffic are increasingly multifactorial. In 2023, an increase in the total number of traffic accidents of 4.5 percent was recorded in North Rhine-Westphalia compared to the previous year, which is fueling the ongoing discussion about traffic safety. Despite the falling number of seriously injured people, the number of pedestrians killed remains worryingly high - a total of 450 people lost their lives in road traffic, including 101 pedestrians, as the information on polizei.nrw shows.

Those who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol point to a problem that continues to exist and is only getting worse as the number of illegal car races and drug-fueled driving increases. In 2023, the police registered 2,144 prohibited motor vehicle races, the highest number since the criminal offense was introduced. Of these, 526 races ended in a traffic accident, which underlines the need for preventative measures. In this context, we also point out the important emergency numbers: Police on 110 and emergency services on 112 can be reached at any time.

Police stations and contact persons

To support citizens, various police stations are available across Havelland. In Falkensee the police station is at Finkenkruger Straße 73. The police station can be reached here on +49 3322 2750. There are also contacts in other cities such as Brieselang, Schönwalde-Glien, and Rathenow who offer support with questions and problems. Below is an overview of the most important police departments:

Overall, the issue of road safety in Havelland remains an important concern for the police and the population. One can only hope that through constant efforts, the number of accidents will decrease and road users will become more aware of how to avoid dangerous situations.