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Traffic chaos in Lutter: hit-and-run causes 20,000 euros in damage!
A serious hit-and-run traffic accident occurred in Goslar on August 12, 2025. Police are looking for witnesses.
Traffic chaos in Lutter: hit-and-run causes 20,000 euros in damage!
In a quiet morning on August 12, 2025, more precisely around 4 a.m., a remarkable incident occurred in Lutter, on Richtershöhe Street. Two badly damaged vehicles were parked on the side of the road, the result of a traffic accident. An attentive witness discovered the scenario and immediately informed the police. But there was no trace of who caused the accident. As regionalheute.de reports, during their investigation the police found a license plate that could be assigned to the person who supposedly caused the accident.
The person responsible apparently drove head-on into the parked cars with full force and then fled. The driver's recklessness was dealt a further blow when his vehicle was later found in the garden of a nearby family home. It had significant front damage and was confiscated by the Braunschweig public prosecutor's office to preserve evidence. Despite questioning the vehicle owner, the driver's identity initially remained unknown, which is driving the ongoing investigation forward.
Significant damage and legal consequences
The police estimate the total damage at around 20,000 euros. The legal consequences for the person who caused the accident could be serious. According to Section 142 of the Criminal Code, hit-and-run is a punishable offense in Germany, and the consequences can range from fines to prison sentences to driving license-related measures. As [strafdefender-demirel.de](https://strafdefender-demirel.de/verkehrsunfallwandel-%C2%A7-142-stgb-tathaben-strafmass-und- defensesStrategies/) explains, this regulation covers both accidents with property damage and those with personal injury. For drivers who leave the scene of an accident without permission, the penalty can be up to three years in prison or a fine.
Leaving the scene of an accident without permission not only leads to criminal penalties, but can also have an impact on your vehicle insurance. If a perpetrator delays a long-term process to settle the damage, the insurance company could refuse payment and, in the worst case, initiate a claim for repayment against the driver, as rechtsanwalt-bongard.de readily informs.
What to do in the event of a complaint?
If you become involved in such an incident, it is important to remain calm. There are a few basic steps to follow: secure initial evidence, do not make hasty statements and ideally consult a traffic lawyer. This can help you understand legal obligations and develop the best defense strategy. An undetected offense can lead to serious financial and legal consequences. For more detailed information, colleagues from the Seesen police are available on 05381/9440 to receive tips and observations.