On Thursday, a tragic accident occurred in Sosnowiec, in which MP Łukasz Litewka died. As national media reported, the parliamentarian was riding a bicycle when the road accident occurred. The detailed circumstances of the accident have not yet been disclosed.
The politician’s death was confirmed to the media by a spokesperson for Nowa Lewica. So far, no official findings have been released regarding how the incident unfolded or its possible causes. The authorities are investigating the case and carrying out activities aimed at establishing the exact course of the accident.
The MP’s death prompted widespread reactions in political circles. Condolences and expressions of sympathy for his family and loved ones have come from representatives of his own party as well as politicians from other parties.
Who was Łukasz Litewka?
Łukasz Litewka was one of the younger parliamentarians of the current Sejm term—he was 36 years old. He represented a constituency that included, among other places, Sosnowiec and the Zagłębie Dąbrowskie region. He won his parliamentary seat from the Nowa Lewica list.
In his political activity, he focused primarily on social and local issues. He was involved in initiatives connected with helping people in need, including people with disabilities and residents requiring social support. He was active on social media, where he regularly reported on his work and activities undertaken for the benefit of residents of the region.
Litewka and the case of the dead roe deer
In one case concerning Bolesławiec County, Łukasz Litewka publicized an intervention in Szczytnica, posting a video from the scene online and announcing that “this situation would be widely discussed.” He described the situation involving a struck roe deer, whose fate was decided by an unidentified man on his own—before the authorities took action—prompting Litewka’s strong reaction and public questions about whether the procedures had been properly followed and about the role of the officers present at the scene.