A tragic accident on National Road 57 in the Warmian‑Masurian region resulted in the death of a 37‑year‑old man and his 2‑year‑old son while the driver of an Audi fled the scene. The mother is in critical condition.
Fatal Accident on National Road 57
On Friday, 15 August at 21:37, a collision occurred on National Road 57 between Bisztynek and Wozławki in the Warmian‑Masurian Voivodeship. Two passenger cars collided, marking the incident as a fatal crash.
Timeline and Collision Details
The incident took place at 21:37 on National Road 57 between Bisztynek and Wozławki. Initial investigations show that the driver of an Audi struck the rear of a Skoda that was traveling ahead, causing a serious collision.
Victims
The driver, a 37‑year‑old man, and a 2‑year‑old boy both died as a result of the crash. The man was a passenger, seated front seat beside his wife, while the two‑year‑old child was riding in the rear of the vehicle. Despite immediate rescue efforts, neither survived. The woman driving the Skoda was transported to the county hospital in Bartoszice; her condition remains critical.
Perpetrator Fled the Scene
The Audi driver was unharmed but fled the scene immediately after the incident. He is a 35‑year‑old resident of Bisztynek. Approximately an hour and a half later, police apprehended him at his home. A blood sample was taken to assess sobriety and potential intoxication. The police, overseen by the prosecutor, will investigate the detailed circumstances of the tragedy.
