19-year-old dies in Lichtenau after an accident-police are looking for witnesses

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Lichtenau -In the early morning hours of August 31, a tragic accident occurred in Lichtenau, in fact in the Meilensteinweg that cost a 19-year-old pedestrian. The young man was seriously injured in a collision with a car and died in the hospital a little later.

The incident took place around 3:15 a.m. when the 19-year-old was traveling towards the B68 together with a 24-year-old companion. Suddenly there was a collision with a previously unknown vehicle that came towards the two pedestrians. While the companion of the Victim went a few meters, the 19-year-old was hit by the vehicle and suffered serious injuries.

escape of the driver

The driver, who apparently caused the collision, immediately turned on an adjacent field and fled towards B68 without taking care of the seriously injured pedestrian. The companion, the witness of the event, immediately alerted the police and rescue workers.

After the incoming emergency medical help, the injured man was brought to a hospital, but he died a little later. The news of this terrible incident put the local community in shock and leaves questions and grief for the lost young man.

Immediately after the incident, the emergency services started comprehensive search measures. These searches stretched not only via Lichtenau, but also to neighboring police authorities. Even a police helicopter was used to find the alleged fleeting driver. Investigations on site, which, among other things, also included an adjacent tent camp, were initially without tangible results.

A 25-year-old finally reported to the police at around 7:00 a.m. The officials are currently examining whether he is the driver of the accident vehicle you are looking for. His vehicle was confiscated for preservation of evidence, and a blood sample was also taken from him. The ongoing investigations are designed to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident and identity of the driver.

The police are also looking for other witnesses who may be able to provide information about the incident or the fleeting vehicle. Anyone who has seen something or noted by Suspicious is asked to report.

Witnesses can report to the police in Paderborn on 05251 5306-0. The investigative authorities are determined to hold those responsible for accounting and to clarify the background of this tragic incident. Such an act that tears a young person out of life must not remain without consequences.