Hit-and-run in Forst: 16-year-old taken to hospital after accident!

Hit-and-run in Forst: 16-year-old taken to hospital after accident!

There was a worrying traffic accident in Forst on Thursday that brought the police to the scene. At around 12:30 p.m., a van collided with a 16-year-old motorcyclist on Euloer Straße. The driver was injured in the accident and had to be taken to hospital. However, the driver of the van continued his journey without stopping or providing assistance, which led to the hit-and-run investigation. The damage to the motorcycle amounts to around 1,000 euros, as Niederlausitz Aktuell reports.

Incidents like this shed light on the legal consequences of hit-and-run accidents. According to LL Rechtsanwälte, it is legally required to secure the scene of an accident and provide first aid if people are injured. It is advisable to use hazard warning lights and warning triangles to avoid further dangers. Failure to provide assistance can be a criminal offense and can even lead to prison sentences. In this case, the van driver might have prevented something worse from happening by stopping and alerting the emergency services.

Legal basics and first aid

First aid is not only required, but also part of the legal obligations for road users. Traffic coaching explains that the scene of the accident must be secured and an emergency call must be made. It is crucial that those involved exchange their personal details and vehicle details to avoid misunderstandings. A practical example shows that drivers who leave their contact details but do not inform the police can get into legal trouble.

In the area of ​​essential first aid measures, knowledge of life-saving emergency measures is also important. These should be mastered by every road user and include, among other things, the ability to resuscitate and stop bleeding. The Road Traffic Regulations stipulates that a helping hand must be provided in the event of an accident, as failure to do so can have significant legal consequences.

More incidents in the region

In addition to the incident in Forst, police have also reported other traffic incidents in the region. In Cottbus, for example, there was an accident between a VW and a Renault, in which a 57-year-old driver was injured. The total damage was around 4,000 euros. Another accident between a BMW and a Peugeot van fortunately resulted in no injuries, but caused damage of around 1,500 euros.

A free ride fate occurred in Guben, where a Honda collided with a Renault at an intersection, although here too there were no injuries and the damage is estimated at around 2,000 euros.

In summary, this series of incidents clearly shows how important it is to take responsibility on the road. Whether in a series of everyday traffic accidents or, as in the current case, in a hit-and-run, awareness of legal obligations and social responsibility cannot be overestimated.