Accident: hit and run incident involving a distracted individual, preoccupied with a backpack
On Wednesday, 03.09.2025, a rear-end collision occurred on Artur-Ladebeck-Straße in Bielefeld, Germany. The accident took place as a woman was approaching Straße Am Ellerbrocks Hof on Artur-Ladebeck-Straße.
The collision involved a VW Polo driven by a 45-year-old woman from Bielefeld and a Skoda Octavia driven by a 36-year-old man from Gütersloh. According to reports, the woman's backpack slipped from the passenger seat to the floor, causing the distraction that led to the collision.
Fortunately, the injuries sustained by both the woman from Bielefeld and her passenger, a 44-year-old woman from Gütersloh, were minor. The damage caused by the accident is estimated to be approximately 3,000 euros.
The Bielefeld Police Headquarters, located at website, has taken up the investigation. Media inquiries can be directed to the Bielefeld Police Headquarters Press and Public Relations, contactable via email at [email protected] or by phone during office hours. Outside of office hours, inquiries can be made to the Bielefeld Police Headquarters Control Center.
The police have issued a recommendation to secure cargo to avoid distraction in traffic, emphasising the importance of road safety. It is crucial for all drivers to remain focused while driving to prevent accidents like this one.
The responsibility for the press operations of the Bielefeld police was taken over by the police press office beginning in June 2014. The accident occurred in the Brackwede district of Bielefeld, Germany, and involved no other vehicles besides the VW Polo and the Skoda Octavia.
