A driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 3.5 promille struck an elderly woman on Buszycka Street in Warsaw’s Ursynów district on Tuesday, June 9, leaving the victim hospitalized.
The Incident on Buszycka Street
The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 9, shortly after 12:00 PM on Buszycka Street in Warsaw’s Ursynów district. According to witnesses, the driver of a Volkswagen delivery van had arrived to pick up an elderly woman. As she attempted to enter the vehicle, the driver suddenly reversed, causing the woman to fall and sustain injuries.
Emergency Response and Victim Care
Bystanders immediately intervened, bringing a chair to move the victim into the shade before calling emergency services. The woman, unable to walk due to her injuries, was transported to a hospital.
Witness Intervention and Arrest
Witnesses reported smelling alcohol on the driver and confiscated his keys to prevent him from leaving. The man reportedly produced spare sets of keys in repeated attempts to drive away, but bystanders blocked him until police arrived. Officers confirmed he had a blood alcohol level of nearly 3.5 promille. The man was arrested and taken into custody, with further legal proceedings to follow once he is sober.
Driver’s History of Recklessness
Sources indicate the man has a history of driving under the influence and causing collisions with infrastructure, as evidenced by damage to his vehicle. While he had not previously struck another vehicle, his actions this time resulted in injury to an elderly pedestrian. Police are currently investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
