A six-year-old child died in the hospital after being struck by a car during a turning maneuver in a private parking lot in Zakopane’s Cyrhla district on Sunday.
Details of the Incident
The accident occurred around 6:00 PM on Sunday in a private parking lot in front of a house in the Cyrhla district of Zakopane.
A 53-year-old driver struck a six-year-old child, who was sitting in front of the car’s hood, while performing a U-turn maneuver.
Emergency Response and Outcome
Witnesses immediately provided first aid to the child before they were transported to a hospital.
Zakopane police reported on Monday, May 11, that the child unfortunately passed away in the hospital that evening.
Investigation Findings
Police confirmed that the driver was sober at the time of the accident.
The scene was processed by the Zakopane traffic police, investigators, and a prosecutor, who secured evidence and interviewed initial witnesses.