A 43‑year‑old bus driver reversed onto Kolejowa Street in Ostrow Mazowiecki, fatally striking a 36‑year‑old pedestrian on November 9.
Crash Details
A backing bus on Kolejowa Street in Ostrow Mazowiecki struck a 36‑year‑old pedestrian after 17:00 on November 9. Police are investigating the circumstances under a prosecutor’s supervision.
Victim
The victim, a 36‑year‑old resident of Ostrow County, was struck by the reversing bus and died despite rapid medical assistance.
Driver
The driver was a calm, 43‑year‑old bus operator from Ostrow County.
Police Investigation
Preliminary findings suggest the pedestrian was on the roadway behind the bus; it is unclear why he was there at the time. Police from Ostrow Mazowiecki, under the supervision of a prosecutor from the regional prosecutor’s office, are conducting inquiries to determine the exact sequence and causes of the crash.
Official Statement
Police spokesman Marzena Laczkowska of the Ostrow Mazowiecki district police commander confirmed that the reversing bus driver fatally struck the 36‑year‑old resident.
