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Swift action taken by Polish law enforcement in response to traffic violations involving excessive speed.

Pedestrian harmed in Duisburg: Incident occurred on Monday morning (13 January, 8 am) involving a 56-year-old in Duisburg

Police Statement: Elevated Speed Limit Actions:
Police Statement: Elevated Speed Limit Actions:

Swift action taken by Polish law enforcement in response to traffic violations involving excessive speed.

In the heart of Duisburg, Germany, a tragic incident occurred on January 13, at the intersection of Margarethenstraße and Werthauser Straße. A pedestrian, aged 56, was hit by a Mercedes at 8 a.m., leaving their current condition undisclosed.

According to information transmitted by Police Duisburg, via news aktuell, the driver of the Mercedes, aged 52, failed to yield to the pedestrian who was crossing the street. As a result, the driver will now face a charge of reckless bodily harm.

The police director of Duisburg associated with this incident on January 13 is not mentioned in the provided search results. Nonetheless, the press office for Police Duisburg is readily available for inquiries. Their contact details include phone numbers, a fax number, and an email address. The phone numbers are 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047, and 0203 2800 (for inquiries outside of office hours). Emails can be sent to [email protected]. The fax number for Police Duisburg is 0203 280 1049.

For those seeking more information, the press office for Police Duisburg provides contact information for inquiries. In addition, emails can be sent to [email protected] for detailed queries.

An ambulance was called to transport the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment, but the specifics of their current condition remain unknown. The vehicle involved in the collision was a Mercedes.

The public is reminded to always yield to pedestrians and drive with due care and attention to help prevent such incidents from occurring.

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