The tragedy occurred on May 29, at approximately 6:10 p.m., on Parkowa Street in Karpacz. According to the officers’ preliminary findings, a 35-year-old driver of a VW Passat, for reasons yet to be established, collided head-on with a moped ridden by a 66-year-old resident of Karpacz. Despite resuscitation efforts, the injured man died at the scene.
The driver’s blood was drawn for testing. He was taken into police custody.
At the scene, activities were carried out with the participation of a prosecutor from the District Prosecutor’s Office in Jelenia Góra and a road traffic expert. The police are currently investigating the causes and circumstances of the accident.
Officers:
We appeal for caution on the road. Let us maintain safe distances between vehicles, as rear-end collisions are a frequent cause of road incidents. Recklessness, excessive speed and alcohol are the most common causes of collisions and accidents. Sometimes a few seconds determine whether someone lives or suffers harm. Let us take care of our own safety and that of other road users.