Investigators have a call for anyone with information about a hit-and-run incident

Hit-and-Run Accident in Wesel: 8-Year-Old Boy Injured

A hit-and-run traffic incident occurred on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 15:25, at the intersection of Oberhausen Street/Brink Street in Wesel. The incident, referred to as Ref. 250829-2116, left an 8-year-old boy with minor injuries.

According to the available police reports, the boy was riding his bicycle and intending to cross the intersection towards Jäger Street. He stopped at the red light at the pedestrian crossing, waiting for it to turn green. Unfortunately, a car traveling in the same direction failed to notice him and caused the boy to fall.

The car involved in the incident is currently unknown. The Traffic Commission is seeking witnesses to the incident to help identify the vehicle and the driver.

Witnesses who can provide information about the incident are urged to come forward. The Circular Police Department Wesel Press Office can be reached at 0281 / 107-1050 for media inquiries, or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, the Ost Police Station in Dinslaken can be contacted at 02064-622 0 for any relevant information regarding the hit-and-run incident.

The official website for the Police Department Wesel is https://wesel.polizei.nrw. For fax inquiries, the Press Office's fax number is 0281 / 107-1055.

The boy was riding his bicycle when he was struck by the car. He sustained minor injuries and is currently receiving medical attention. The police are working diligently to identify the driver and vehicle involved in the incident.

We urge anyone who witnessed the accident to come forward with any information they may have. Your help is crucial in ensuring justice is served and preventing such incidents from happening again.

Investigators have a call for anyone with information about a hit-and-run incident