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Convertible driver convicted: student hit and left the scene of the accident!
A convertible driver was sentenced for the incident on August 14, 2022 in Prora on Rügen, after which he hit a student.
Convertible driver convicted: student hit and left the scene of the accident!
A tragic incident on the picturesque island of Rügen brought a 47-year-old driver to court. The man was sentenced to a fine of 12,000 euros for negligent bodily harm and hit-and-run. The case, which occurred on August 14, 2022, was heard in the Bergen District Court. This was about a 13-year-old student from Bremen who was hit by a driver while crossing the street. [stern.de].
The accident occurred around 9 p.m. when the student was dancing on the street. The driver said he turned the convertible around to get something just as the boy suddenly jumped onto the street. The driver had a speed of at least 25 km/h. The student's injuries were serious: he suffered a traumatic brain injury and an abdominal trauma, but was able to return to the youth hostel on his own after the accident.
Vehicle escape and investigation
After the accident, however, the convertible driver simply drove away without providing any help to the injured boy or the police. It was only later, on September 5, 2022, that the convertible was confiscated during a house search on the defendant's premises. The Stralsund public prosecutor's office had previously initiated an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident. In this context, it was checked whether the owner of the vehicle was actually the driver at the time of the crime. ndr.de
During the trial, witnesses confirmed that the 47-year-old may have driven towards the boy at high speed after a provocation. Despite the serious allegations, the court found that the driver did not act intentionally, but rather negligently. “It was an unfortunate incident in which everyone involved bears some responsibility,” commented the judge.
Legal background
A road traffic accident can, as in this case, lead to a charge of negligent bodily harm in accordance with Section 229 of the Criminal Code. This is one of the most common offenses in traffic accidents that result in personal injury. The legal consequences are often complex, and the people affected are regularly unsettled about possible consequences such as the revocation of a driver's license and entry in the criminal record. anwalt.de points out that legal support from a lawyer is advisable in the event of such an accusation.
In the current case, the defendant's driver's license remains suspended for one and a half years, which means that he has to adapt to public transport or other means of transport for the time being. In addition, the incident could also have civil consequences, such as claims for damages that may be directed at the family of the injured student.
This tragic incident in Rügen clearly shows how dangerous the streets can be for pedestrians and what responsibility drivers bear. The judiciary has now sent a signal that such behavior does not remain without consequences.