In a fatal August 2024 crash near Magnuszew, a drunken driver, Sławomir S., was sentenced on 26 November 2025 to 15 years in prison for killing three pedestrians and injuring two others.
Court Convicts Sławomir S. to 15 Years
The Kozienice District Court sentenced Sławomir S. on 26 November 2025 to a total of 15 years imprisonment for causing a fatal road accident in a state of intoxication in August 2024 near Magnuszew in Kozienice County. Three pedestrians died and two were injured.
Driving Violations and Legal Status
Investigations showed Sławomir was driving a Ford Escape without a driver licence and was under the influence of alcohol, violating traffic regulations and the law on driving vehicles while intoxicated.
Discretionary Penalties and Restrictions
Along with the prison term, the court imposed a lifetime prohibition on operating any motor vehicle and a 10,000‑zloty payment to the Victim Assistance Fund and Post‑Penitentiary Assistance Fund.
Compensation to Victims and Families
The court ordered compensatory payments of 100,000 zloty each to the legal representatives of the three deceased and 25,000 zloty to the remaining two injured parties.
Second Defendant Charged With Failure to Assist
Jacek L., present at the scene, was convicted of failing to help the victims. He received a three‑month prison sentence suspended for three years; the ruling is not final, leaving room for appeal.
Procedure from Arrest to Verdict
Sławomir was arrested immediately after the crash and taken to the Kozienice District Prosecutor’s Office on 2 September 2024. He was provisionally detained for three months, formally charged on 30 April 2025, and the trial concluded with the November 2025 verdict.
Impact and Future Proceedings
The Magnuszew incident is one of the most serious road accidents in Kozienice County in recent years, highlighted by the driver’s intoxication and prior conviction. Both parties may still appeal the first‑instance judgment.
