A 51‑year‑old driver from Sochaczew hit railway infrastructure near a road‑rail crossing in Nowy Żyln, after drinking, with 2 promille blood alcohol level.
Critical incident near road‑rail crossing
A 51‑year‑old Sochaczew resident crashed a Toyota into railway infrastructure, hitting a signal and road signs, at a road‑rail intersection in Nowy Żyln.
Police inspection and arrest
Police were dispatched after a report. Officers found the driver’s blood alcohol concentration at 2 promille and held him in police custody.
Legal charges and penalties
The driver faces a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, punishable by up to three years in prison under Polish law.
Safety warnings for impaired driving
Officials urge sobriety at the wheel because intoxicated drivers endanger themselves and others, and can damage critical road and rail infrastructure.
Insurance implications of alcohol‑related crashes
Insurers may demand full reimbursement—regress—when an alcohol‑affected driver causes a collision.
Video evidence released by PKP
Polish State Railways published footage of the incident taken by cameras at the crossing.
