KALBACHIn parkenden Opel gekracht
28.02.26 – A puzzling scene unfolded late Friday evening in Kalbach-Mittelkalbach, Landkreis Fulda: a car lay heavily damaged on its roof – but the driver was nowhere to be found. According to initial reports, a green Audi collided with a parked black Opel Astra on the Veitsteinbacher Straße, causing the Audi to overturn. The driver then fled the scene on foot.
Fire department commander Tim Staubach of the Mittelkalbach Fire Department described the situation, stating, “We found a car on its roof – but the driver was missing.” It is currently unknown if the driver sustained any injuries.
The Search is On
Police are currently searching for a man approximately 30 years old, with blond hair, between 170 and 175 centimeters tall, of slender build, and able to speak German. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark jacket. Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen a person matching this description in the Mittelkalbach area to contact the Fulda police station at 0661/105-0 or any other police station. The vehicle involved has been secured.
Seven firefighters from Mittelkalbach, along with one from Steinbach, were dispatched to the scene. They secured the area and addressed leaking fluids. During the operation, traffic on the Veitsteinbacher Straße was impacted. Further investigation into the cause of the accident and the driver’s identity is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on the Veitsteinbacher Straße?
A green Audi collided with a parked black Opel Astra, causing the Audi to overturn. The driver of the Audi then fled the scene.
What is the police looking for?
The police are searching for a man approximately 30 years old, with blond hair, between 170 and 175 centimeters tall, of slender build, and able to speak German, who was wearing blue jeans and a dark jacket.
What is the estimated damage?
The police estimate the property damage to be 70,000 Euro.
What factors might have led the driver to leave the scene of the accident?
