Hit-and-run in Sontra-Hornel leaves fence and streetlamp damaged
A hit-and-run incident took place in Sontra-Hornel between July 31 and August 2, 2025. The crash happened on Birkenweg at around 2:00 PM, causing damage to a fence and a streetlamp. Meanwhile, in a separate case, a 40-year-old driver from Witzenhausen was caught under the influence of THC at 11:00 AM yesterday morning.
The hit-and-run in Sontra-Hornel involved a vehicle travelling from Kupferstraße. It sideswiped a fence before striking a streetlamp, leaving both damaged. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. Anyone with information can contact the Eschwege Police Department at 05653/97660.
In a different incident, four bollards on the connecting bridge over the railway tracks on Ringstraße in Eichenberg were damaged. One bollard is missing and may have been stolen, with repairs estimated at €500. The Witzenhausen Police are investigating and can be reached at 05542/93040. Yesterday, officers stopped a 40-year-old man from Witzenhausen after suspecting he was driving under the influence. A blood test confirmed the presence of THC in his system.
The hit-and-run in Sontra-Hornel remains under investigation, with police urging witnesses to come forward. The damaged bollards in Eichenberg will require repairs, while the driver caught under the influence of THC faces potential legal consequences. Both cases highlight ongoing police efforts to address traffic violations in the region.
