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Hit-and-run in Braunlage leaves Bulgarian BMW with €1,000 in damages

A reckless driver vanished after smashing into a Bulgarian-registered BMW. Now, authorities are piecing together clues—and the owner faces a costly repair bill.

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2026 April 20 . 10:01 PM

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The image shows a black and white scene of a car that has been involved in a crash on the side of... — The image shows a black and white scene of a car that has been involved in a crash on the side of the road, with a group of people standing around it. The car appears to have sustained significant damage, with its hood crumpled and its windows shattered. The people around the car are looking at the car with concern, likely assessing the damage.

Braunlage: Hit-and-Run Incident on "Am Brandhai" Street

Hit-and-run in Braunlage leaves Bulgarian BMW with €1,000 in damages

A hit-and-run accident occurred on Thursday in Braunlage's Am Brandhai street, with the driver fleeing the scene. The incident took place sometime between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

According to a police statement, a properly parked black BMW with Bulgarian license plates was reportedly damaged while another vehicle was maneuvering near a driveway. Authorities estimate the damage at around €1,000. The at-fault driver left without fulfilling their legal obligations.