On Monday at roughly 5 p.m. in Żory, Śląskie Province, a 79‑year‑old bus driver failed to give way and struck a 9‑year‑old scooter rider on a marked cyclists’ crossing.
Accident in Żory
On Monday at about 5 p.m., on Jana Pawła II Avenue in Żory, Śląskie Province, a 9‑year‑old scooter rider was hit by a Mercedes Sprinter bus. The child was crossing a marked cyclists’ crossing when the collision occurred.
Police preliminary findings indicate that the 79‑year‑old driver did not yield to the child. The driver was found to be sober at the time of the incident.
Police Findings
Police statements state that the bus driver did not yield to the pedestrian and was under the influence of no alcohol or drugs.
The investigation will determine any future liability for the driver.
Child’s Condition
The child fell onto the road and sustained a leg injury. He was transported by emergency services to a hospital for further diagnostic tests.
Similar Incident in Zduńska Wola
Several days earlier, a 12‑year‑old girl riding an electric scooter was struck in Zduńska Wola near Łódź. The child was on a pedestrian crossing, not a cyclist’s crossing, when a car driven by a 50‑year‑old woman collided with her.
She suffered head injuries and was taken to a hospital. The driver was not wearing a helmet. Electric scooters can be used by those aged 10 or older who hold a bike card or an AM, A1, B1 or T license. Children under 10 may use scooters only under adult supervision and in enclosed zones such as playgrounds.
