Accident escape in Künzelsau: 2,500 euros in damage – police are looking for witnesses!

Accident escape in Künzelsau: 2,500 euros in damage – police are looking for witnesses!

A watchful eye from the public can often be crucial, especially when it comes to traffic accidents. On Tuesday afternoon, July 17th, 2025, a hit-and-run occurred in Künzelsau, which not only caused material damage of around 2,500 euros, but also called the police on the scene. An unknown driver damaged an Audi that was parked in the parking lot of a financial institution on Konsul-Uebele-Straße. The time of the accident is set at around 1 p.m. The perpetrator fled without caring about the damage or the legal consequences. The police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident or the fugitive's vehicle. The contact details for the Künzelsau police station are below 07940 9400 reachable. If you have any questions, please contact the Heilbronn police headquarters on +49 (0) 7131 104-1010 or by email heilbronn.pp.sts.oe@polizei.bwl.de available.

But the police are not only required in Künzelsau. In the area, more specifically in Kupferzell, unknown people stole several vehicle parts from a Mitsubishi Colt between July 7th and 14th. The car was parked in a public parking lot in Kupferzell-Westernach at Kreisstraße 2364. The stolen parts include a car radio, parts of the tank contents, the car battery and the exhaust system including catalytic converter. The property damage amounts to several hundred euros, and here too the police are asking for information on the same telephone number as mentioned above.

Accidents and challenges in the district

There was also another incident in Künzelsau on Monday in which a 19-year-old cyclist was slightly injured. The young man fell after a driving error on a sloping bike path. Traveling without a helmet, his injury required him to be taken to a clinic in a rescue helicopter after initial treatment. The material damage in this accident is estimated at around 50 euros. Such incidents shed light on the importance of road safety, which should be promoted not only through legal measures, but also through comprehensive education and prevention work.

The current traffic accident statistics play a crucial role in creating the basis for such measures. Loud Destatis This recording not only provides an overview of the causes of accidents and affected road users, but also supports the development of transport and infrastructure policy. It makes it possible to understand the structures of accidents and to make targeted efforts to improve road safety.

In this sense, the citizens of Künzelsau and the surrounding area can only be advised to be vigilant and, above all, to support the police if anything unusual occurs. Only through an engaged community can such incidents be reduced and safety on the roads increased.