A man from Bestwig left the scene of an accident in Meschede after a collision injured four passengers, police said. The crash happened on 14 November 2026 at around 22:15. A 48-year-old driver was travelling with his Opel on the Schederweg towards St Walburga Hospital when he lost control on the downhill road due to ice. His vehicle left the road to the left and struck a hill. The passengers were four men aged between 19 and 21, also from Bestwig. They were injured slightly. Instead of waiting at the scene, they went on foot to the Meschede hospital. After the collision, the driver left the accident scene with the help of a self-appointed towing company. Later, he contacted Meschede police about the crash, but allegedly did not mention that his four passengers had been hurt. A procedure was opened due to suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident unlawfully. The case is under investigation.