Accident fathers are increasing: witnesses urgently wanted in Köthen and Zerbst!

Accident fathers are increasing: witnesses urgently wanted in Köthen and Zerbst!

Köthen, Deutschland - The streets in and around Köthen have been the scene of several accident fifths in the past few days, which the police go up. On July 1, 2025, around 9 p.m., an incident occurred on the Bahnhofsplatz, in which a 58-year-old Skoda-drivers caught a pedestrian while reversing. The pedestrian, described as an Asian phenotype with a roller case, was slightly injured and left the scene of the accident without leaving its personal details. The police ask for information from witnesses who can contribute to the investigation of the incident and can be reached at 03496/4260. Loud [Sachsen-anhalt.de] (https://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/bs/pressemitteilungen/polizei?tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Baction%5D=single & tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5BController%5D = base & tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5BUID%5D = 581891 & chash = 7f50c26025aff2a3eb70345261c9f) Is the unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident that can be punished with considerable punishments.

just a few hours after the incident in Köthen occurred on July 2, 2025 at 00:30 a.m. A cyclist pushed against a parked VW on Jeverschen Straße and left damage of around 3,000 euros. The cyclist, about 55 years old and strongly built, left the scene of the accident after witnesses heard a loud bang.

accidents and their legal consequences

The legal regulation on accident escape is determined in § 142 StGB. The law protects the interests of those involved in the accident, which are dependent on clarification of their claims. It is important to note that even minor damage, such as a parking bumper, is considered punishable if they are not reported. The following also applies here: If you remove from the scene of the accident, without leaving the necessary information, you go by accident, which can be punished with a prison sentence of up to three years or fines, reports specialist prosecutor.de.

Another example of behavior contrary to the prescription occurred on the same day at 11 a.m. when a 56-year-old driver of a Seat collided with a Renault on the side. The Renault driver, who is about 60 years old, unfortunately also left the scene of the accident contrary to duty. The damage to the Seat is around 500 euros.

further incidents in the region

And that's not all! On July 2, 2025, at 9 a.m., there was a pick-up theft in Bitterfeld-Wolfen. A 68-year-old woman was robbed in the supermarket when her backpack was opened and the wallet was stolen with a bank card and cash. She acted quickly and had the card locked immediately.

As early as July 1, 2025, there was also an incident in Zörbig, in which a 19-year-old was bitten by a Rottweiler while walking. The dog owner could not be determined and the criminal police started the investigation. Furthermore, a 43-year-old woman was insulted by a toyota driver in Köthen on the same day when he got into a misfortune when parking.

The federal traffic accident statistics show that accidents are not only sudden events, but are influenced by various factors. This includes both the causes of the accident and the number of people involved. This data is an important basis for political measures to improve traffic safety, as are analyzed on destatis.de. In summary, it should be noted that behavior, as described in the cases described - the unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident - is not only morally questionable, but can also result in legal consequences. The police therefore call up all citizens to be attentive and report in suspicion.