Apolda/Teufelstal, July 7, 2026 – Following an accident at an intersection in Apolda, a semi-truck fled via the Bundesstraße 87 and the Autobahn 4 on Monday. Police were eventually able to stop the vehicle at the Teufelstal rest area and have initiated an investigation for hit-and-run.
- Location of accident: Intersection Alexanderstraße/Reuschelstraße, Apolda
- Location of stop: Raststätte Teufelstal (A4 towards Jena)
- Time: Monday, 06.07.2026, around 09:00 AM
- Vehicle involved: Semi-truck belonging to a circus company
- Damage: Approx. 500 Euros to the traffic light system
- Main charge: Unauthorized departure from the scene of an accident
Collision at intersection in Apolda
On Monday morning around 09:00 AM, the incident occurred at the intersection of Alexanderstraße and Reuschelstraße in the city of Apolda. A semi-truck belonging to a circus company struck a traffic light system while turning. The heavy vehicle caused significant damage to the signal installation. Without fulfilling the duties of a person involved in an accident and stopping, the 52-year-old truck driver simply continued his journey.
Search via B87 and A4 ends at Teufelstal
After witnesses reported the incident to the police, officers immediately initiated search measures. The fleeing semi-truck was located on its route via the Bundesstraße 87 and subsequently on the Autobahn 4 in the direction of Jena. Highway police officers eventually succeeded in pulling the circus vehicle over at the Thuringian rest area Teufelstal for inspection.
The property damage caused to the traffic light system in Apolda is estimated at around 500 Euros.
Investigation for hit-and-run
During the subsequent questioning, the 52-year-old driver stated that he had indeed noticed the collision. However, he claimed to have informed a colleague, who in turn should have notified the police. This explanation does not protect the man from legal consequences. An investigation has been initiated against him. The focus of the investigation is the serious charge of unauthorized departure from the scene of an accident.
For further information or inquiries regarding the accident, the Polizeiinspektion Apolda can be reached by phone at 03644 541225 or via email at dgl.pi.apolda@polizei.thueringen.de.
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