Investigation Ensues: Witness Alleges Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Teenager Lightly, Potential Suspect at Large

On Monday, December 2, 2024, a 13-year-old boy from Hannover was hit by a car at the intersection of Ada-Lessing-Straße and Langeforther Straße. The incident occurred near the "Alte Heide" tram stop at around 4:15 PM.

According to the Hannover Police Department, the boy exited a tram and was crossing the street at a green light when he was hit by a silver Mercedes-Benz. The driver briefly stopped their car but did not check on the boy or call the police before fleeing the scene.

The 13-year-old boy sustained minor injuries and later sought medical attention with his mother. The incident remains under investigation by the Hannover Police Department, with a focus on finding the driver who fled the scene.

Witnesses with information about the accident, the Mercedes-Benz, or the fleeing driver are asked to contact the Hannover-Lahe police station at 0511 109-3317. The Hannover Police Department can also be reached for further inquiries at 0511 109-1040.

The investigation is ongoing, and the identity of the fleeing driver remains unknown. At present, there are no search results or publicly available information about the driver. The Mercedes-Benz involved in the accident has not been identified by the police.

The Hannover Police Department has launched an investigation for reckless bodily harm and hit-and-run. The official website of the Hannover Police Department is www.pd-h.polizei-nds.de, and the email address for press inquiries is [email protected].

The Hannover Police Department is actively seeking witnesses to the traffic accident. Anyone with information is urged to come forward to help find the driver who fled the scene and ensure justice for the 13-year-old victim.