Person speeds up, strikes pedestrian, then departs hastily
In the heart of Recklinghausen, a car accident occurred near the town hall on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, around 6:15 PM on Thursday evening. A 38-year-old woman from Gladbeck was hit by a car and sustained minor injuries.
The driver of the car involved in the accident fled the scene, leaving the identity of the perpetrator unknown. The license plate number of the car was recorded, and investigations into the driver's identity are ongoing.
The side mirror of the car struck the woman, causing the accident. The car approached at high speed from the intersection of Friedrich-Ebert-Straße/Hochstraße.
Updates on the incident can be found on various platforms. The Press Office of Police Headquarters Recklinghausen is providing regular updates on their official website (https://recklinghausen.polizei.nrw/), Instagram (), Twitter (https://x.com/polizei_nrw_re), Facebook page (
For media inquiries regarding the incident, Annette Achenbach at the Press Office of Police Headquarters Recklinghausen can be contacted. Her contact details are: Telephone: 02361 55 1033, Email: [email protected].
It is not clear whether the owner of the car was also the driver. The owner of the car has been identified, but the investigation into the driver's identity continues.
The woman is currently receiving medical attention for her minor injuries. The incident is a reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving.
Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation progresses.
