Accident Investigation: Remaining License Plate Reveals Details
News Article: Unidentified Driver at Fault in Schloßhofstraße Accident
A collision involving a Fiat Panda and an Opel Cascada occurred on November 13, 2024, at around 18:10 in Schloßhofstraße, Bielefeld. The incident left a 64-year-old driver of the Fiat Panda with minor injuries, while the 62-year-old driver of the Opel Cascada, a Bielefeld resident, was unharmed.
According to the Police Bielefeld, as reported by news aktuell, the collision occurred when a Dodge Ram, driven by an unidentified individual, pushed the Fiat Panda into the Opel Cascada. The Dodge Ram driver admitted fault for the collision but fled the scene without providing personal details.
The damaged Dodge Ram was later found at its registered address, but the driver was not present. A license plate from the Dodge Ram was found at the scene of the accident, and an empty beer bottle was discovered inside the damaged vehicle.
The Bielefeld Police are seeking witnesses to the accident and have asked anyone with information to contact the Traffic Commission 1 at 0521/545-0. Outside of office hours, contact the Control center at 0521/545-0.
The total estimated damage from the accident is approximately 8500 euros. The identity of the Dodge Ram driver remains unknown, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
For further information, visit the Bielefeld Police website at https://bielefeld.polizei.nrw/. For press inquiries, contact the Police Headquarters Bielefeld, Press and Public Relations, located at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 43, 3615 Bielefeld. Contact details are provided on the website.
