7-Year-Old Boy Struck by Car in Warsaw’s Mokotów District

A seven-year-old boy was struck by a car while riding his bicycle across a marked crosswalk on Belska Street in Warsaw’s Mokotów district shortly before 8 a.m. today.

The Incident on Belska Street

Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Belska Street in the Mokotów district of Warsaw, a collision occurred involving a passenger vehicle and a child. The injured seven-year-old boy was transported to a hospital.

Details of the Collision

The incident took place at a marked pedestrian crossing that lacks traffic signals. Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of a Skoda struck the boy, who was riding a bicycle under his father’s supervision. There is no designated bicycle lane at the accident site.

Medical Status and Investigation

The child sustained a leg injury. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and the boy was subsequently placed under medical care. The driver of the vehicle was confirmed to be sober.

Police Procedures

Officers from the Traffic Department worked on Belska Street to secure the site, conduct an inspection, and determine the exact sequence of events. The collected documentation has been transferred to the Warsaw II District Police Headquarters, which will oversee further proceedings.

Clarifying the Circumstances

Police will investigate how the collision occurred and whether all participants exercised the required level of caution. Detailed circumstances of the accident are to be established during the course of ongoing proceedings.