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Damage cost estimated at €20,000 by law enforcement

Investigation Underway: Road Accident in Dortmund-Scharnhorst Leads to Case 0771 by Dortmund Police

Damage Assessed at Approximately €20,000 by Police
Damage Assessed at Approximately €20,000 by Police

Damage cost estimated at €20,000 by law enforcement

On Sunday, September 7, a traffic accident occurred on Airport Street in Dortmund-Scharnhorst, causing the road to be closed in both directions. The incident involved a Mercedes and a car from Dortmund, according to the Dortmund Police.

At around 20:35, the Mercedes, driven by a 43-year-old resident of Herne, veered off its lane in a right-hand bend and collided with the oncoming car. As a result, three people were slightly injured: a 53-year-old passenger from Dortmund in the Mercedes, the driver of the oncoming vehicle, and his 29-year-old passenger from Dortmund.

The driver was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, and the officers seized his driver's license. The driver was taken to a police station by the emergency services for a blood test. The estimated material damage from the accident is around 20,000 euros.

Case No.: 0771 was possibly assigned to this incident, and the road remained closed for the investigation. Journalists with inquiries can contact the Dortmund Police at the provided contact information:

At this time, there is no publicly available information about who drove under the influence. The Dortmund Police are likely involved in the aftermath of the accident due to the location.

We hope for a speedy recovery for all those injured in the accident. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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