Helicopter pilot deliberately hit by car during emergency rescue in Germany
A rescue helicopter pilot was deliberately struck by a car during an emergency operation on the B276 federal highway near Schotten. The incident took place on Sunday, March 8, 2025, at around 2:30 p.m., leaving the pilot uninjured but prompting a police investigation.
The driver, described as a man aged 65-70, ignored a roadblock and hit the pilot's leg before fleeing the scene. Witnesses reported he was around 170 cm tall, with wavy white hair and a reddish complexion. Despite the impact, the pilot was able to continue working.
Police in Hessen are treating the case as attempted dangerous bodily harm and coercion in road traffic. Authorities have not yet confirmed a motive but are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to Lauterbach Police Station or via the online reporting system at www.polizei.hessen.de. The suspect remains at large after driving away in an unknown direction following the collision.
The investigation is ongoing, with police actively seeking witnesses or details about the driver's whereabouts. The pilot, though unharmed, was involved in an emergency operation at the time of the attack. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the deliberate collision.
