Dramatic incidents in Bad Schwalbach: Police are looking for witnesses!

Dramatic incidents in Bad Schwalbach: Police are looking for witnesses!

In the region around Bad Schwalbach there are always headlines about traffic accidents and crimes that concern citizens. This June 15, 2025, several incidents were recorded that are significant not only for those affected, but also for the entire community. News.de now brings some of the latest news from the area.

A notable incident occurred in Oestrich-Winkel, where a gray Skoda Enyaq car with the license plate OF-MS 690E was stolen between 1:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. on the night of June 14th. The perpetrators managed to steal the original key. The estimated damage amounts to a proud sum of 45,000 euros. The police in Rüdesheim am Rhein are asking for information on 06722-911 20 or the emergency number 110.

Traffic accidents and thefts

Once again the focus fell on Eltville, where a 46-year-old woman from Bad Schwalbach was the victim of pickpocketing at the strawberry festival on the evening of June 13th around 11 p.m. Her wallet, which contained cash and personal documents, was stolen from her handbag. The police in Eltville are also relying on information here and have set up the number 06123 - 90900 for citizens.

Meanwhile, on June 14, between 1:50 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., a hit-and-run incident occurred in Rüdesheim. A Hyundai i30 was damaged in a drugstore parking lot. The suspected perpetrator, who either drove past or pulled out of a parking space, took off without stopping. Total damage is around 1,000 euros. Here too, the Eltville police can be reached on 06123 – 90900 for important information.

In another incident on federal highway 417, between Wiesbaden and Taunusstein, a dark BMW and an Audi chased each other on June 13th around 8:05 p.m. Dangerous overtaking maneuvers occurred at excessive speeds. A BMW hit a vehicle in front, crossed into oncoming traffic and the driver ended up attacking witnesses before running away. The Bad Schwalbach police station is investigating this hit-and-run on 06124 - 70780.

Accident statistics and road safety

If you look at traffic accidents in general, the statistics show a worrying picture. Loud Destatis The results of the accident data serve as a basis for legislative measures as well as for traffic education and road construction. The aim is to increase road safety - be it through education or through improved infrastructure.

A serious motorcycle accident occurred on the same day. A 38-year-old BMW driver crashed on Federal Highway 54 at 3:58 p.m. on June 14th and sustained serious injuries. An ambulance took him to hospital. The damage to the motorcycle amounts to around 20,000 euros.

Another risk is driving under the influence of alcohol. A 35-year-old man from Mainz caused a stir on Eltviller Landstrasse on June 14th at 9:15 p.m. when he caused several accidents and tested positive for an alcohol concentration of over 2 per mille. The police confiscated the driver's license and the total damage is approximately 12,000 euros.

A brutal incident also harmed two-wheeler riders: a 35-year-old man fell on an e-scooter at 8:45 p.m. on June 13 after hitting a parked car. He suffered serious head injuries and a rescue helicopter had to take him to hospital.

The large number of incidents - from thefts to traffic accidents to hit-and-runs - illustrates how important mindfulness is in road traffic and in everyday life. Each of us can help make such events less common by acting vigilantly and responsibly. The police are investigating and ask all citizens to keep their eyes and ears open and not to hesitate to inform the authorities in the event of an incident.

Hit and run is not without consequences! Loud Samimi Hit-and-run is a criminal offense according to Section 142 of the Criminal Code and can lead to a driver's license being revoked or even to a fine or imprisonment. King Football may love it, but in real life no one should run away. Especially not when others could be affected.