Polish prosecutors have dropped the case against driver Piotr K. after an expert determined he was not at fault in the July 17 incident that killed a 2‑year‑old boy in Zdunek.
Prosecutor Declares Investigation Closed
The Ostrołęka District Prosecutor’s Office ruled that the proceedings against Piotr K. concerning the tragic event on July 17, 2024, in Zdunek (Myszyniec municipality) are terminated, and the decision is legally binding.
Incident Details: July 17, 2024, Zdunek
On about 10:40 a.m., Piotr K., driving an Iveco delivery truck at the owner’s instruction, struck a two‑year‑old boy who was standing before the vehicle on a private property. The assault resulted in severe head and chest injuries and immediate death.
Expert Opinion: Accident Reconstruction Finds Driver Not at Fault
The case was evaluated by a road‑accident reconstruction expert. The report concluded that the child was directly in front of the truck’s right side. After the vehicle started moving, the boy was first knocked over and then hit by the front right wheel, later by a twin rear wheel, leading to fatal injuries.
Motive and Legal Assessment
The expert regarded the child’s presence in front of the vehicle as the primary cause. He stated that Piotr K. did not violate any traffic laws, moved slowly, and followed the owner’s instructions. Thus, his conduct cannot be proven to have contributed to the incident.
Final Decision and Legal Basis
Given the evidence, prosecutors concluded that the driver’s actions did not constitute the unlawful offense under Article 155 of the Polish Penal Code, and the investigation was consequently discontinued.
