SUV driver causes serious rear-end collision and escapes!

On Friday, a 59-year-old SUV driver from Bielefeld on Autobahn 7 in northeastern Hesse caused a rear-end collision, in which a total of five cars were involved. The accident occurred at Bad Hersfeld on the left lane in front of a construction site when the driver rose to a traffic jam end and pushed four other vehicles together. The injured include a five-month baby, a 24-year-old woman and a 57-year-old driver.

After the accident, the polluter stopped briefly on the hard shoulder, got out, looked at the scene of the accident, but then got back into his vehicle and drove away. His escape ended at a nearby petrol station, where he was later caught by the police. The investigators are now examining the 59-year-old for an escape of the accident and negligent bodily harm. The property damage to the five cars affected is around 31,000 euros.

Details on the injured and the course of the accident

The accident occurred at 12:35 p.m. between the Bad Hersfeld-West junction and the Kirchheimer Dreieck. Due to a construction site and high traffic volume, drivers had to brake on all three lanes. The SUV driver collided with a full force with a vehicle in front, which led to the other cars being pushed together. The injured were immediately taken to a hospital in Bad Hersfeld by the emergency services. The 57-year-old driver was slightly injured, but was still able to drive.

The police continue the investigation, while the affected area of ​​the motorway had to be temporarily closed. Overall, a significant property damage amount of around 31,000 euros is reported, as reported Aachener Zeitung . Further information on the incident can also be found at TAG24