Hit-and-run driver flees after striking e-scooter rider in Giessen
A 20-year-old woman from Giessen was injured in a hit-and-run incident early on Tuesday, January 6. The collision occurred while she was riding an e-scooter along Jahnstraße at around 6:10 a.m. The driver of the car involved fled the scene without stopping or reporting the accident. The woman was struck by a black Volkswagen Golf as she travelled on her e-scooter. Witnesses described the driver as an unidentified man. After the impact, the car turned right from An der Volkshalle into Fröbelstraße but skidded due to icy road conditions.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by emergency services. She did not require hospital admission. Police spokesperson Pierre Gath confirmed that officers are now searching for the driver, who left without providing assistance or reporting the crash. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident or the driver's identity to come forward. Tipsters can contact Giessen Nord police station at +49 641 7006-3755. Media inquiries should be directed to Mittelhessen Police Headquarters Press and Public Relations at +49 641 7006-2055 or via email at [email protected].
The investigation into the hit-and-run remains ongoing. Police continue to seek witnesses who may have seen the collision or have details about the Volkswagen Golf involved. The woman's injuries were minor, but the driver's failure to stop has prompted an urgent appeal for public assistance.
