Łukasz Litewka, a member of the Polish Parliament, died on-site after a collision with a car while cycling in Sosnowiec.
MP Litewka Killed in Collision
Łukasz Litewka was struck by a Mitsubishi Colt driven by a driver who reportedly fell asleep and crossed into the opposite lane, resulting in a head-on collision.
Despite immediate resuscitation efforts by paramedics, Łukasz Litewka was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 2:25 PM.
Reactions to the Tragedy
Włodzimierz Czarzasty, chairman of the New Left and Speaker of the Sejm, described the death as an unimaginable tragedy, stating life writes cruel scenarios.
Wojciech Nitwinko, a Sosnowiec councilor, expressed shock and difficulty in finding the right words to convey the loss.
Condolences from Officials
Arkadiusz Chęciński, the Mayor of Sosnowiec, expressed disbelief and extended heartfelt condolences to Litewka’s family and friends, remembering him as a dedicated community activist.
Litewka’s Background and Political Career
Born in Sosnowiec, Łukasz Litewka graduated with a degree in sociology from the University of Silesia in Katowice.
He served as a Sosnowiec councilor from 2014, representing the SLD-Lewica-Razem coalition, and was re-elected in 2018.
In 2019, he unsuccessfully ran for Sejm on the Social Democratic Alliance list. Following the transformation of SLD into the New Left, he became a member and was elected to Parliament in 2023.
Unexpected Electoral Success
In the 2023 parliamentary elections, Litewka secured a mandate from the New Left despite being placed last on the party list, surpassing even the party chairman, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, in votes.
Charitable Work and Community Involvement
Łukasz Litewka was actively involved in various charitable initiatives, supporting children with disabilities and homeless animals. His work was detailed in a report published by Wyborcza.pl.