A silver Ford taxi and a Volkswagen collided at the intersection of Krakowska Avenue and Lechicka Street in Warsaw on Monday, with the Volkswagen driver fleeing the scene.
Incident Details
A collision occurred on Monday, September 22, at around 12:20 PM, at the intersection of Krakowska Avenue and Lechicka Street, where temporary traffic organization was in place.
A silver Ford taxi, traveling from Okęcie towards the city center, collided with a Volkswagen, and then hit a streetlight, which fell just beside pedestrians, including a woman pushing a stroller and another carrying shopping.
Vehicle and Driver Information
The driver of the Volkswagen fled the scene, prompting police to document the incident and seek out the vehicle.
The Ford taxi driver is known from previous media reports for being involved in similar incidents, often involving disputes over damages without police involvement.
Temporary Traffic Organization and Risk
The intersection has temporary traffic organization in place, with yellow lines and changed lane priorities, which requires drivers to adjust their speed and carefully observe the markings.
The area remains a high-risk zone during ongoing work and traffic changes, with the police investigation focusing on identifying the Volkswagen and its driver.
