Teen driver flees after Mercedes-Benz 190 wrecks in Gießen hit-and-run
A hit-and-run incident in Gießen has left a traffic light damaged and a silver Mercedes-Benz 190 wrecked. The crash happened at the intersection of Ostanlage and Walltorstraße in the early hours of December 27, 2025. Police are now searching for the young driver who fled the scene on foot.
The collision occurred around 4:45 a.m. when the driver of the Mercedes struck a traffic light. The impact caused heavy damage to the car’s front, particularly the headlight area. Debris from the vehicle was scattered across the road.
The driver, believed to be around 17 years old, abandoned the car and ran away. Witnesses described the suspect as tall, between 180 and 185 cm, with a slim build. Authorities have yet to identify the owner of the damaged Mercedes. Gießen Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The investigation into the hit-and-run remains ongoing.
The damaged traffic light and wrecked Mercedes-Benz 190 mark the aftermath of the early-morning crash. Police continue their search for the teenage driver responsible. Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact local authorities.
