Hit-and-run crash on B 521 leaves €10,000 damage and two injured
A serious traffic accident on the B 521 between Eichen and Heldenbergen yesterday afternoon resulted in property damage estimated at €10,000. The incident involved three vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 50-year-old from Nidderau. The driver of a BMW, which may have been a 3 Series or 5 Series, fled the scene without being identified.
The accident occurred when the Mercedes-Benz driver attempted to overtake the BMW and cut back in front, colliding with a Volkswagen Golf ahead. Two occupants of the Golf sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. The B 521 was fully closed between 8:00 PM and 9:10 PM to facilitate emergency services and clear the scene.
The Langenselbold police station has appealed to potential witnesses to come forward by calling +49 6183 911550. The behavior of the BMW driver during the overtaking maneuver is under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the BMW driver's identity is urged to contact the authorities.
The Southeast Hesse Police Headquarters can be reached for media inquiries at Spessartring 6, 63071 Offenbach. The accident remains under investigation, with the BMW driver's actions during the overtaking maneuver and their subsequent departure from the scene being key focus points.
