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Authorities in Poland are on a manhunt for a motorist who managed to flee following a car crash in Selm.

Police Authority of Unna-Selm faced an incident on Sunday, July 13, 2025, around 5:20 PM, on the Cappenberger street.

Law enforcement officials in Poland are currently searching for a motorist who fled the scene of a...
Law enforcement officials in Poland are currently searching for a motorist who fled the scene of a car accident in Selm.

Authorities in Poland are on a manhunt for a motorist who managed to flee following a car crash in Selm.

In the heart of Selm, Germany, a hit-and-run accident occurred on Cappenberger Damm on July 13, 2025, at around 17:20. The incident involved a 54-year-old man from Lünen, who was traveling on a motorcycle.

According to the available information, the motorcycle involved in the accident was no longer roadworthy. The man was heading towards Selm on Cappenberger Damm when he had to swerve to avoid a collision, resulting in a loss of control, and the motorcycle ending up in a ditch.

The identity of the unknown driver of the car involved in the accident has not been disclosed. The car took up 2/3 of the lane in a slight left curve, causing the accident.

The man suffered severe injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment in an ambulance. Unfortunately, no further details about his current condition are provided in the article.

The police are actively looking for the driver responsible for the hit-and-run accident. Anyone with information about the driver is asked to contact the police in Werne: 02389 9231 3420, 02303 921 0, or by email: [email protected].

For editorial inquiries, contact the Criminal Police Department Unna Press and Public Relations: Nadine Richter, telephone: 02303-921 1152, email: [email protected].

The Criminal Police Department Unna's website can be found at: https://unna.polizei.nrw. Outside of office hours, contact the Criminal Police Department Unna Control Center: telephone: 02303-921 3535, fax: 02303-921 3599, email: [email protected].

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