A 20-year-old driver struck and killed an 80-year-old retired teacher at a marked pedestrian crossing in Węgrów, Poland.
Accident Details
On Tuesday, September 23, a tragic accident occurred in Węgrów when a 20-year-old Audi driver failed to yield to an 80-year-old pedestrian at a designated crossing. Despite resuscitation efforts, the woman died. The driver was detained, and the prosecutor imposed police supervision.
The incident happened just before 13:00 on Bohaterów Warszawy Street. The 20-year-old driver, a resident of Węgrów County, did not exercise due caution and hit the 80-year-old woman. The driver was sober, and a blood sample was taken for drug testing. His license was confiscated, and he was taken to police custody, while the Audi was secured at a police parking lot. Police, under the prosecutor’s supervision, conducted an investigation and secured evidence.
Legal Consequences
The 20-year-old faces charges of causing a fatal traffic accident, punishable by up to 8 years in prison. The prosecutor has imposed police supervision on him.
Authorities urge all road users to exercise caution, follow traffic rules, and be especially vigilant near pedestrian crossings.
Personal Connection
It was revealed that the 20-year-old was a graduate of the high school where the 80-year-old, Elżbieta, had taught for years. She had been retired for about 20 years and was a respected figure who taught mathematics to generations of students.
