A 20‑year‑old driver struck and killed a 46‑year‑old cyclist in a fatal collision on Thursday night near Łączan in the Wierzbica municipality, authorities say.
Accident Timing and Location
On Thursday, 23 October, before 21:00, the crash occurred on the road between Podsuliszka and Zalesic near the village of Łączan in the municipality of Wierzbica.
Vehicle and Cyclist Details
The driver was operating a Volkswagen and was sober; a blood sample was taken for further tests. The cyclist was travelling in the same direction and sustained fatal injuries despite emergency resuscitation.
Police Investigation
Police officers, supervised by a prosecutor, were on site while preliminary findings suggested the collision happened while the driver was overtaking.
Appeal to Road Users
Authorities urge all road users to exercise caution and obey traffic regulations to prevent future accidents.
