On Monday, December 8, a woman driving a Toyota collided with a stationary garbage truck on Włodarzewska Street in Ochota at about 7 p.m., after driving alcohol‑impaired.
Collision Details
A Toyota, traveling on its lane, struck a garbage truck that was parked on the roadway. The driver did not stop until the moment of impact, punching the truck’s front into the load‑handling equipment.
Investigations and Findings
Police measurements found the driver’s blood alcohol concentration at 2.3 promille. Witness reports indicated that the vehicle was traveling in the same direction as the garbage truck’s lane, while the truck was not in motion but was servicing its containers.
Witness Assistance
Passers‑by, including a volunteer from the “Jednym Śladem” Foundation, gave first aid and stayed with the driver until paramedics arrived. Medical staff assessed her and decided that hospital transport was unnecessary.
Police Response
Officers secured the scene, documented the damage, and began a detailed inquiry. The police also obtained the vehicle’s logs and audio‑visual evidence to investigate the circumstances further.
Current Status
The damaged vehicles have been secured, and traffic in the area was briefly disrupted while the authorities concluded their investigation.