Driver in Herdecke Leaves Apology Note After Hit-and-Run, but No Contact Information

The note, left on the victim's car, included a drawing of a sun and an admission of the collision, but the driver failed to provide any identifying details.

• A hit-and-run incident occurred in Herdecke, Germany, on Monday morning, damaging a black Volkswagen parked on Hauptstraße.
• The driver left a handwritten note on the windshield admitting to the accident but stated they only appeared to write contact details due to being observed by a passerby.
• The note attempted to console the car owner with a drawing of a sun and the message, 'Kopf hoch! Heute wird ein wunderschöner Tag!' ('Chin up! Today will be a beautiful day!').
• Police in the Ennepe-Ruhr district have released the note and are seeking witnesses, particularly the passerby mentioned by the driver.
• The incident has drawn attention for its unusual mix of humor and irresponsibility, as authorities continue their investigation.

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