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Two hit-and-run incidents involving caravans and motorhomes in Germany

12.07.2026 12:11 1 min 2 sources
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Two hit-and-run incidents involving caravans and motorhomes in Germany
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In Bockenheim, a car towing a caravan scraped an oncoming car and fled. In Miesbach, an unknown driver damaged a bike rack on a parked motorhome. Both caused about 500 euros in damage.

Two separate hit-and-run incidents involving caravans and motorhomes have been reported in Germany.

Bockenheim (Rhineland-Palatinate) — On July 2 at around 10:30 a.m. on Weinstrasse, a car towing a caravan scraped the left mirror of an oncoming car driven by a 77-year-old woman. Police say the driver of the combination was driving too close to the center of the road. Damage is estimated at about 500 euros.

Miesbach (Germany) — Shortly before Pentecost, an unknown driver damaged the bike rack of a parked motorhome and fled the scene. Damage is also estimated at 500 euros.

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Car with caravan hits oncoming vehicle and flees in Bockenheim

03.07.2026 rheinpfalz.de DEU Original source

Car hits bike rack on motorhome and flees

19.05.2026 merkur.de DEU Original source
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