Hit and run

(jd) A 15-year-old from Kirchlengern rode along Lübbecker Straße in the direction of Nordring at around 5.39 p.m. on Thursday (31.10.). Shortly before the junction with Nordring, he noticed that he had lost an object and turned his bike around. He therefore rode over the lowered kerb of the footpath/cycle path onto Lübbecker Straße. Before he reached the other side of the road, a vehicle hit his rear wheel. As a result, the 15-year-old lost control of the e-bike and fell to the ground. The previously unknown car driver did not fulfill his duties as a party involved in a traffic accident and continued his journey. The Kirchlenger resident, who was slightly injured in the accident, was given medical treatment on site by the crew of an ambulance that was called. The parents or guardians were informed of the accident. The Herford police traffic commissioner's office has taken over the investigation and is asking the person involved in the accident or possible witnesses to contact them on 05221/8880.