Hit-and-run driver flees after striking 10-year-old cyclist in Lörrach
A 10-year-old boy was hit by a car in Lörrach on Saturday evening, May 2, 2026. The driver fled the scene after the crash, leaving the child injured. Police have now opened an investigation into the hit-and-run incident. The collision took place at around 8:35 p.m. on Hartmattenstraße, near number 18. The boy, who was cycling, and the car were using a driveway when the accident happened. After striking the child, the driver reportedly shouted abuse before driving away.
The vehicle involved is a blue Toyota, and the driver is described as an older man with a grey beard. The injured boy was taken to a children’s hospital for treatment.
Police in Lörrach are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information about the car or the incident is asked to contact authorities immediately. The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to identify the driver. The child’s condition is being monitored following the crash. Authorities continue to urge the public to assist with any relevant details.
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