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Truck driver damages house and flees: Now he faces punishment!
On September 17, 2025, a truck driver caused an accident in Sömmerda and escaped without permission. Investigations are ongoing.
Truck driver damages house and flees: Now he faces punishment!
On Tuesday afternoon, a 46-year-old truck driver damaged the facade of a residential building while maneuvering in Werningshausen, Sömmerda district. There was material damage of around 500 euros. The vehicle's lifting platform got stuck on the wall of the house. Although the driver left the scene of the accident without permission, he was identified before the police arrived. An investigation was initiated against him for unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident Erfurt State Police Inspectorate reported.
What does it mean to leave the scene of an accident without permission? This action is not only unethical but also has legal consequences. The offense includes leaving the scene of the accident despite being aware of the significant damage to other people's property. In case law, damage is considered significant if it exceeds the limit of 1,800 euros, as is the case Hamburg Regional Court clarified in 2023.
Legal consequences of unauthorized removal
The decision to leave the scene of an accident without permission usually results in an investigation, as was obviously the case in this case. According to current case law, even minor damages due to confusion can be classified as significant when considered in a larger context. So lifted that OLG Stuttgart emphasizes that the value limit for significant damage should not be less than 1,500 euros in order to maintain an appropriate relationship to the other elements of the offense.
What is particularly exciting is the development of case law in recent years. The topic is not only relevant for those affected, but also affects drivers in general. Increasing repair costs and income development in particular require a precise review of the legal framework. One notable case involved a driver whose temporary suspension of her driving license due to damages of €1,625.25 was deemed unjustified because she did not exceed the threshold for significant damage.
In summary, it should be noted that leaving the scene of an accident without permission is not only legally problematic, but can also endanger one's own driving privileges. The case in Werningshausen impressively shows that even minor property damage can have legal consequences that are of great importance for affected road users.