Hit-and-run truck driver flees after forcing ambulance off road in Germany

An ambulance was forced off the road by a fleeing truck driver—now police need your help. The crash left €3,000 in damages but, miraculously, no injuries.

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2026 January 19 . 3:17 AM

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Hit-and-run truck driver flees after forcing ambulance off road in Germany

A hit-and-run crash involving an ambulance took place on Tuesday evening near Lützelbach. The incident happened at around 6:15 p.m. on State Road L3106 between Breitenbrunn and Rimhorn. Police are now searching for the driver responsible after they fled the scene without stopping.

The collision occurred when an unidentified truck driver forced an oncoming ambulance to swerve sharply. The emergency vehicle then struck a guardrail, causing significant damage. Authorities estimate the cost of repairs at roughly €3,000.

According to reports from the Polizeipräsidium Südhessen, the truck driver failed to meet their legal obligations. They did not stop to check on the ambulance or provide any details before leaving. The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging witnesses to come forward. The crash took place on January 13, 2026, along a stretch of road connecting Lützelbach-Breitenbrunn and Lützelbach-Rimhorn. So far, no further details about the truck or its driver have been released.

The ambulance suffered noticeable damage, but no injuries were reported in the incident. Police continue to search for the truck driver who caused the crash and left without assisting. Anyone with information is asked to contact local authorities immediately.