Police in Oleśnica investigate a Sunday afternoon collision where a 76‑year‑old driver of a Daihatsu struck three girls at a pedestrian crossing, sending them to the hospital.
Three girls injured at a crosswalk
On Sunday, June 17, at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wały Jagiellońskie Street in Oleśnica (Lower Silesian Voivodeship), a 76‑year‑old driver of a Daihatsu failed to yield to pedestrians who were correctly crossing the marked crosswalk. The incident resulted in three girls – aged 5, 7, and 15 – being hospitalized.
Case details
Police officers arriving at the scene determined that the 76‑year‑old driver did not hold the required licence category for operating a passenger car. He is considered the perpetrator of the crash, and a request will be made to the court for his punishment and for the revocation of his licence. The man was sober, according to Bernadeta Pytel of the Oleśnica police, in an interview with the MojaOlesnica.pl portal. Reporters also spoke with witnesses, who said the driver was traveling and did not even brake. “It was a huge crash,” they recounted.
Police appeal to drivers
Police urge all road users to exercise extra caution around pedestrian crossings. The statement, released by the Oleśnica police, also reiterated the rules for drivers: “Drivers must yield to pedestrians who are on or entering a marked crosswalk. Drivers should exercise special caution and reduce speed in the area of a crosswalk, and overtaking vehicles before or directly on the crosswalk is prohibited.” It also reminded pedestrians of their responsibilities: “Pedestrians should use only designated crossing points. It is prohibited to step onto the roadway directly before an approaching vehicle, especially from behind an obstacle that limits visibility. When crossing the road, pedestrians should exercise extra caution and ensure that the driver has time to stop.” Each incident involving pedestrians can end in tragedy, so drivers are urged to exercise discretion and pedestrians to remain cautious and follow traffic safety rules.”
