A 41‑year‑old Filipino woman was fatally hit by a car at a marked pedestrian crossing on Poland’s road 579 near Tłuste on Oct. 8, 2025.
Incident Details
On 8 October 2025, a 41‑year‑old Filipino woman was crossing the marked pedestrian crossing without a traffic signal on road 579 in Tłuste, Grójec County, when a Dacia sedan driven by a 21‑year‑old male struck her. The vehicle was traveling from the opposite direction after a driver ahead had stopped at the crossing. The impact was severe enough to cause critical injuries.
Emergency Response
Emergency services quickly transported the victim to a nearby hospital where doctors declared her condition critical. Intensive medical care sustained her life for more than a month. The Dacia driver was sober, was taken into custody, and remained available to the police, who set up temporary shuttle traffic on the affected road segment.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Following the death of the victim at a private medical facility in Łódź, the prosecutor’s office is leading the investigation into the accident, its causes, and the driver’s criminal responsibility. Evidence gathered includes police reports from the scene, medical records, and witness statements.
