A 71‑year‑old priest was killed when his Nissan collided with a Volvo truck on national road 28 near Rymanów in Podkarpacie on Tuesday, December 23.
Accident Details
Police say the passenger car veered onto the opposite lane and struck the oncoming Volvo. The truck driver reportedly tried to avoid the collision but failed, though he was unharmed and sober.
Victim Profile
The deceased was Father Józef Kasperkiewicz, 71, a retired priest who previously served as associate pastor of the Parish of the Annunciation in Izdebki, Podkarpacie.
Parish Response
The parish announced his death and posted a message on its website. The message referred to his many years of service as associate pastor and vicar dean of the Brzozów deanery, and reminded believers that death is not an end but a gateway to eternal life.
They thanked him for his generosity and asked God to welcome his soul, pledging continued remembrance of his pastoral devotion.
Police Preliminary Findings
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the passenger car had unknown causes for the lane change. The 45‑year‑old truck driver did not suffer injuries and an alcohol test showed he was sober at the time of the incident.
