A 31-year-old man riding an electric scooter struck an 85-year-old woman on a sidewalk in Warsaw’s Targówek district on Saturday, May 23, resulting in the victim being hospitalized with injuries.
Collision Details
The incident occurred at 6:02 PM on Wierna Street, near the intersection with Montwiłłowska Street. Preliminary findings indicate the 31-year-old rider was traveling along the sidewalk from Zamkowa Street toward Ponarska Street when he hit the elderly pedestrian.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The 85-year-old victim sustained injuries and required medical attention, necessitating her transport to a hospital. A breathalyzer test confirmed that the 31-year-old Polish national operating the scooter was sober at the time of the collision.
Official Inquiry
Officers from the Traffic Department conducted an on-site investigation to establish the exact sequence of events and circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are currently reviewing the incident to determine legal liability for the collision.