Fatal accident in Zossen: Pedestrian dies after collision with a car

Fatal accident in Zossen: Pedestrian dies after collision with a car

In the night from Monday to Tuesday, we reach the sad news that a pedestrian has succumbed to his serious injuries after being hit by a car at the end of May.

The accident occurred on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10:05 p.m. in Zossen, more precisely in Neuhofer Weg. An 88-year-old pedestrian was recorded by a passing vehicle, whose driver subsequently removed the scene of the accident. The severity of the head injuries needed the surprised pedestrian to be flown to the hospital with a rescue helicopter. Unfortunately, the competent doctors found no way to save his life. The police have continued to investigate the accident and urgently search for the person who caused the accident, who may have drove a White Renault. Witnesses are asked to report to the Teltow-Fläming police inspection or another police station in order to bring light into the dark. CityReport reports that ...

drivers and their consequences

leaving the scene of the accident without taking care of the consequences is not only morally questionable, but also has legal consequences. According to § 142 of the Criminal Code (StGB), this is a driver's flight. This is given if a road user leaves the scene of the accident after an accident without determining the accident and circumstances of the accident. Even if the damage may seem slightly, it is legally required to report the accident and stay on site.

The legal consequences can be significant: in addition to fines that vary depending on the severity of the accident, prison terms of up to three years are also possible in particularly severe cases. In addition, there is a risk of withdrawal of the driver's license, often with a blocking period for the new distribution. Fast contact with a specialist lawyer is therefore advisable to minimize possible consequences. Attorney Andreas Junge, expert in traffic law, offers his support here. Anwalt.de informs about ...

security situation in road traffic

The latest doubles of statistics illustrate that road traffic safety remains an important topic. Statistics provide comprehensive, current and nationwide comparable data on the traffic safety situation that can serve as the basis for legislative measures and traffic education. It is crucial to understand the structures of the accident and the various influencing factors. Destatis examined how ...

Such an accident shows how important it is to be careful in road traffic and to fulfill legal duties. The tragic incident underlines the need for comprehensive traffic education and secure infrastructures to prevent such accidents.