Hit-and-run in Goslar: Unknown people cause 1100 euros in damage!

Hit-and-run in Goslar: Unknown people cause 1100 euros in damage!

What's going on in Goslar? On June 29, 2025, two hit-and-run cases occurred, which not only alarmed the police and the victims, but also raised awareness of traffic safety in the region.

In the first incident, which took place between 12:00 and 12:37 p.m. in a parking lot on Carl-Zeiß-Straße, a Skoda car with GS registration was damaged. The estimated material damage is around 100 euros. The person responsible left the scene of the accident without permission without leaving any information behind. According to the Goslar police, this is a clear case of unauthorized removal from the scene of an accident, which can be punished according to Section 142 of the Criminal Code, which could result in up to three years in prison, especially if people are injured or if significant damage is caused.

Another incident on Berliner Allee

But that wasn't everything! Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., an unknown vehicle damaged another car on the side of the road on Berliner Allee. The estimated damage here is around 1,000 euros. In this case too, the driver decided to leave without permission, which prompted the police to conduct intensive investigations. Anyone who has information about these incidents should contact the Goslar police on (05321) 339-0.

Hit and run is a serious offense. Penalties can vary depending on damages and circumstances. For example, perpetrators who let people know about themselves afterwards can have their punishment reduced - in the best case, even eliminated entirely. A good tip: If the person who caused the accident goes to the police within 24 hours of the incident and clarifies the situation, this will have a positive effect on the case. This possibility is called active repentance.

A worrying trend

As current statistics show, the number of people fleeing accidents in Germany has increased in recent years. According to a survey by Statista, numerous entries have been made in the driving fitness register by 2023, and the topic remains very popular with the traffic authorities. It should not be underestimated: more than 50 euros in property damage is enough to call it an accident, and even in the case of minor sheet metal damage, if someone leaves the scene of the accident without permission, penalties can be imposed.

If you are in a similar situation or have been affected, legal advice is advisable, especially for those who rely on their driving license. Because the laws are clear: you can't just do a hit-and-run. In this respect, all road users should be aware of their responsibility and act if necessary instead of sneaking away.

We hope that such incidents in Goslar remain the exception and that everyone involved acts responsibly in the future.

For further information on these incidents, you can read the Goslar police reports on News.de, legal aspects of hit-and-run Fachanwalt.de or read the hit-and-run figures on Statista.