Fatal Reversing Truck Accident Claims Cyclist’s Life

A 36-year-old cyclist died on Wednesday afternoon in Długokąty Małe, Żyrardów County, after being struck by a reversing Scania truck on a municipal road.

Fatal Collision in Długokąty Małe

The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, June 24, shortly after 1:00 PM. Local police received a report of a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle and a bicycle.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, but the 36-year-old cyclist from Żyrardów County succumbed to his injuries on-site.

Investigation into the Reversing Maneuver

Preliminary police reports indicate that the 52-year-old driver of a Scania truck was reversing on a local municipal road when the vehicle struck the cyclist.

The truck driver was confirmed to be sober at the time of the incident. A blood analysis will be conducted to determine the sobriety of the deceased cyclist, which is standard procedure in fatal traffic investigations.

Ongoing Forensic and Legal Procedures

Police officers and a prosecutor surveyed the scene to secure evidence and reconstruct the events leading to the fatal collision. The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances of the maneuver and the cyclist’s position on the road.

The Żyrardów County Police are handling the case. Final determinations will depend on the ongoing investigation, collected evidence, and expert witness testimony.