Initial findings indicate that an 18-year-old driver of a BMW, traveling toward Jelenia Góra, lost control of the vehicle for undetermined reasons, left the road and hit a tree. The force of the impact was so great that both the driver and his 18-year-old passenger died at the scene.
Police officers, a prosecutor from the District Prosecutor’s Office in Jelenia Góra and a road-traffic expert worked at the scene, carrying out activities aimed at determining the causes and exact circumstances of this tragic accident.
The police and prosecutor’s office are conducting proceedings to determine the causes and circumstances of this tragic incident.
The police appeal to all road users to exercise particular caution. We also remind you of several key rules:
- Adjusting speed to road conditions – even if regulations allow a higher speed, common sense dictates slowing down when the road is slippery or visibility is limited.
- Using winter tires – suitable tires significantly improve a vehicle’s traction on snow and ice.
- Avoiding risky maneuvers – sudden turns, abrupt braking or overtaking can lead to losing control of the vehicle.
- Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or while fatigued – a driver’s alertness and reflexes are crucial in every situation on the road.