On the night of 15‑16 November, a 52‑year‑old driver from Siedlice hit a 67‑year‑old woman and a 76‑year‑old man at a crosswalk in Siedlice, but was apprehended and arrested the same day.
Incident at the Crosswalk
During the night of 15‑16 November, a serious road accident occurred at a marked, illuminated pedestrian crossing in Siedlice when a vehicle collided with two pedestrians.
Victims
The injured were a 67‑year‑old woman and a 76‑year‑old man who were walking across the crossing.
Driver Evasion and Arrest
The 52‑year‑old driver failed to stop, fled the scene without aiding the victims, but police tracked and detained him later the same day.
Police Response
Rapid work by the Siedlice City Police Headquarters identified and arrested the culprit, who was then charged and placed under preventive measures by the local prosecutor’s office.
Public Appeal
Police urged motorists to exercise caution, comply with traffic rules, and wear reflective gear, emphasizing that safety depends on everyone’s vigilance.