Convertible accident on Rügen: fate of the driver is in court!

Convertible accident on Rügen: fate of the driver is in court!

It is a case that stirs emotions and is now going into the next round: A 48-year-old convertible driver will appear before the Stralsund regional court starting today after he is said to have hit a 13-year-old student from Bremen in Prora in the summer of 2024. This incident not only caused a stir in the region, but also caused legal waves. The appeal will now be dealt with in an intensive process that begins on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as ndr.de reports.

The Bergen District Court sentenced the driver to a fine of 12,000 euros in June 2025 and revoked his driving license for 1.5 years. However, the judge decided not to give him a longer prison sentence because he had failed to prove that the man had acted intentionally. This decision was met with incomprehension by the public prosecutor and the co-plaintiffs, who are now taking action against the verdict. They are calling for a two-year suspended prison sentence to send a signal that such irresponsible behavior cannot remain without consequences, as nordkurier.de also states.

The accident and its consequences

The accident happened during a summer trip that ended tragically for the student from Bremen. He was seriously injured by the convertible. According to information, the defendant simply drove away after the incident, which also brought him the charge of leaving the scene of the accident without permission. This illustrates the severity of his behavior, which was closely observed, not least by the boy's witnesses and classmates who were invited to the start of the trial.

The retrial allows further evidence to be heard. Nine witnesses and an expert have been invited to shed light on the circumstances of the accident in detail. The boy's classmates claim that the driver intentionally drove towards the student with a targeted steering movement - a statement that could have a strong influence on the picture of the incident.

Tension until the end

The verdict is expected on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. As the trial continues, it remains to be seen whether the Bergen District Court's decision will stand or whether a revised sentence will reflect the reality of the incident. The prosecution also accuses the convertible driver of dangerously interfering with traffic, which further increases the complexity of the case.

An attentive audience will follow the further course of the proceedings with interest, as this incident raises not only legal but also social questions. The case shows how important it is to act responsibly and considerately on the road - an appeal that is addressed to all road users.