The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 11:20 a.m. in Gierałtów. While passing an oncoming vehicle, the driver of a vehicle with a trailer collided with a Volkswagen driven by a resident of Bolesławiec County.
The woman was injured in the collision and was transported to hospital. At this time, it is not known how serious her condition is or whether the incident will ultimately be classified as a road accident or a collision.
The suspect did not stop at the scene. Police are currently taking steps to establish his identity and arrest him.
Officers are investigating the exact course of the incident.
If the incident is classified as a road accident, fleeing the scene may have serious legal consequences. Under the applicable regulations, a perpetrator who flees the scene of an accident faces more severe criminal liability. The court may impose a prison sentence, ban the person from driving, and—in the most serious cases—impose a lifetime ban on driving any motor vehicles. Final liability will depend on the established course of the incident and the injuries sustained by the victim.
