A 25-year-old motorcyclist died instantly after crashing into a car in Karolew; the car driver fled on foot.
Incident Details
A fatal collision occurred on February 28 at 15:02 in Karolew, Wołomin County. The 25-year-old rider of a Suzuki motorcycle died at the scene. The driver of the Toyota involved fled immediately after the crash, abandoning the vehicle and offering no assistance to the victim.
Preliminary reports indicate the Toyota driver attempted a left turn when the Suzuki motorcycle, approaching from the opposite direction, struck the front of the car. The force of the impact threw the rider dozens of meters, splitting the motorcycle into pieces.
Investigation and Scene
Police from Wołomin and Warsaw’s traffic division secured the scene for hours, working under prosecutor supervision. Key evidence was collected from both the crash site and potentially linked to the fleeing driver.
Traffic remains blocked in the area due to ongoing police activities and the investigation’s impact on local passage.
Context and Safety
The accident occurred on one of the first days of the year when motorcyclists returned to Mazovian roads. Observations suggest some riders may have been overly reckless, forgetting their heightened vulnerability on the road.