Hit-and-run e-scooter crash in Darmstadt leaves car damaged

A rider fled after crashing into a parked car, leaving behind costly damage. Can witnesses help police solve this growing urban safety concern?

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2026 April 19 . 6:06 PM

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Hit-and-run e-scooter crash in Darmstadt leaves car damaged

**Police Headquarters South Hesse**

***Darmstadt*** (ots)

On Monday evening (22.09.), around 17:20, a traffic accident occurred in the area of Pfungstädter Straße / Görresstraße in Darmstadt (district: Eberstadt). An unknown rider of an e-scooter collided with a car that was stopped due to traffic and then fled the scene unnoticed.

The damage to the car is estimated at around 1800 euros.

Witnesses who can provide information about the accident, the rider, and/or their e-scooter are asked to contact the 2nd Revier Darmstadt (06151 / 969-41210).

Contact: PK Waldhauser (2nd Revier Darmstadt)

For further questions, please contact:

Police Headquarters South Hesse Police Directorate Darmstadt-Dieburg 1st Police Station Bismarckstraße 16 64293 Darmstadt PHK Frech Telephone: 06151 / 969-41110 Email: **[email protected]**