The incident occurred on September 30, a few minutes before 2:00 p.m., on Konstytucji 3 Maja Street in Jelenia Góra. Officers from the Jelenia Góra traffic police were dispatched to the scene.
According to the officers’ findings, the 38-year-old woman driving the Citroën was traveling from the direction of Wrocław. At one point, an insect flew into the car, distracting her.
The driver tried to respond to the unexpected situation, but lost control of the vehicle. The Citroën left the roadway, then hit and damaged a road sign, before ending up in a roadside ditch.
The driver was not injured
Fortunately, the incident ended without injuries. The car and road infrastructure were damaged.
The police determined that the driver had created a road traffic hazard. The woman was issued a fine.
Police appeal for caution
Police officers point out that concentration and observing the situation on the road are crucial when driving. Drivers cannot always predict what will happen inside the vehicle, but the way they react to an unexpected situation can affect safety.
If an insect flies into the car while driving, do not try to remove it at all costs or make sudden maneuvers.
If possible, remain calm, reduce your speed and safely stop the car in a place where it will not pose a danger to other road users.
As the police emphasize, a moment of distraction or a sudden reaction can lead to a serious accident.
Therefore, remain focused behind the wheel, adjust your speed to the road conditions and respond prudently to unforeseen situations.