A 17-year-old was seriously injured when he crashed an electric scooter into a road sign in Żyrardów on Tuesday, February 24.
Accident Details
Tuesday, February 24, around 18:40, on Limanowskiego Street in Żyrardów, a serious accident occurred on a sidewalk, in which a 17-year-old was seriously injured.
Cause of Injuries
Preliminary findings suggest that the teenager was riding on the sidewalk and for unknown reasons crashed into a road sign set up at a bus stop. The boy was not wearing a helmet – after the impact, he suffered serious head injuries.
Emergency Response
A medical rescue team was called to the scene. Paramedics provided assistance to the injured person on site, then transported him to a nearby field where the Lotniczego Pogotowia Ratunkowego “Ratownik 12” helicopter landed. Firefighters secured the landing zone.
Transport and Investigation
The LPR team took the seriously injured 17-year-old to a hospital in Warsaw. Police are conducting proceedings at the scene to determine the exact course and circumstances of the accident.
Unofficial Information
Unofficial information is emerging that the teenager may have previously consumed alcohol.