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Witnesses wanted: hit-and-run in Kirchheim – who saw the accident?
Traffic accident escape in Kirchheim am Neckar: Witnesses sought after a head-on collision with a parked vehicle on June 8, 2025.
Witnesses wanted: hit-and-run in Kirchheim – who saw the accident?
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, an incident occurred in Kirchheim an der Weinstrasse that brought the police to the scene. Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., a parked white Toyota Yaris on Bissersheimer Strasse was damaged by an unknown vehicle. The driver of the vehicle that caused the accident, who was driving towards the train station, left the scene of the accident without permission without fulfilling his legal obligations. This constitutes a traffic offense that is categorized as a hit-and-run, as mrn-news.de reports.
The left side of the Toyota was severely damaged. The person who caused the accident and did not comply with the applicable regulations may have left the injured party with the costs. In such a case, the punishment according to Section 142 of the Criminal Code can result in a fine or even a prison sentence of up to three years. It is therefore important that witnesses to the incident come forward to help clarify the matter.
Calling witnesses and legal options
In order to clarify the case, the Grünstadt police are calling on the public to help. Witnesses are asked to write down the license plate number of the fleeing vehicle or take photos and contact the police on 06321 93120 or by email at pigruenstadt@polizei.rlp.de. Your observations could be crucial in holding the perpetrator accountable.
Hit and run is not only a crime, but also has significant legal consequences. In addition to a possible fine or prison sentence, depending on the extent of the damage, points in Flensburg and a possible driving ban of up to three months will also come into effect. If the damage is less than 600 euros, the penalty can usually be dropped, but if the damage is higher, there are more serious consequences. Damages exceeding 1,300 euros can result in a fine of more than one month's salary and the revocation of the driver's license, as bussgeldkatalog.org explains.
It is important for witnesses to take the situation seriously. An early self-report by the person who caused the accident could result in a reduced sentence if the damage is minor and the police have not yet been called in. However, the report must be made within 24 hours of the incident.