A 39‑year‑old man was arrested in the Białobrzeskie County after driving an Opel at 2.5‰ alcohol, in a fatal collision that killed a 75‑year‑old cyclist in Promna‑Kolonia at about 4 p.m. yesterday.
Fatal collision on service road in Promna‑Kolonia
Yesterday at about 4 p.m. on a service road in Promna‑Kolonia, Białobrzeskie County, a 75‑year‑old cyclist was struck by an Opel sedan and died at the scene.
Driver fled the scene
The driver left the vehicle without rendering aid to the injured cyclist. The incident prompted a county‑wide alert and extensive search operations ordered by the police commander.
Police arrest after four hours
Four hours after the crash, police detained a 39‑year‑old man suspected of driving the Opel. A breathalyzer measured his blood alcohol concentration at 2.5 ‰.
Vehicle evidence secured
The damaged Opel was towed to police parking for examination. It bears clear evidence linking it to the collision site and will be used to reconstruct the accident.
Legal proceedings underway
The suspect is in police custody and will face procedural actions after sobering, including a hearing and potential charges. The prosecutor oversees evidence collection and investigation of the incident’s causes.
