On November 28 in Przechlew, mayor Andrzej Żmuda‑Trzebiatowski allegedly collided his Volkswagen Golf with a military‑owned Fiat Ducato, fled the scene, and was later charged.
Collision and Escape
On 28 November, mayor Andrzej Żmuda‑Trzebiatowski was driving a Volkswagen Golf when it struck a Fiat Ducato near Przechlew’s streets. He then fled the site, and authorities searched for him for four hours.
Investigation and Evidence
Police found the mayor in his apartment; a breathalyzer read over 1.5 promille of alcohol. The next day he faced charges of driving under influence and endangering road safety.
Initial statements acknowledged driving while intoxicated, but he later withdrew that confession.
Military Vehicle Involved
Social media photos showed both vehicles badly damaged. Netizens suggested the Fiat Ducato was military property; police confirmed the vehicle belonged to a military unit, as reported by the county police press officer.
Prior Incidents
In 2014, the mayor was caught driving drunk, colliding into another car with 1.8 promille in blood. He received a three‑year driving ban and a fine.