Warsaw: Police stopped a bus driver who fatally hit a 14-year-old

On Friday, after 5:00 p.m., a tragic event occurred on a marked pedestrian crossing at Jan Kazimierz Street in Wola, Warsaw. The bus driver hit a 14-year-old boy and left the scene of the accident without helping the victim. The boy was immediately transported to the hospital, however, despite the efforts of doctors, he died of injuries.

Rapid police action

As early as Sunday morning, the Metropolitan Police Station reported the arrest of the suspect. ‘A man suspected of having a 14-year-old man killed. Police officers from Warsaw Wola stopped a individual suspected of killing a boy in a pedestrian crossing in Warsaw at Jan Kazimierza Street last night" - was reported in the authoritative release.

Immediately after the accident, an alarm was issued for the full state of Command in Warsaw Wola. Additional patrols were active in the search, focusing on penetration of the area and analysis of available recordings. respective twelve monitoring materials, including recordings from city cameras, automobile cameras, as well as those belonging to housing communities and private individuals, were secured and analysed.

Technology and determination are key to success

With advanced operations, respective twelve vehicles that could have been associated with the accident were identified. According to the police, the link between the perpetrator and 1 of the courier companies operating in Warsaw proved crucial. This allowed for a fast recognition of the vehicle, its location and the recognition of the individual driving the car at the time of the incident.

"Thanks to the engagement of all available method and operational means, the perpetrator has been established to supply work for 1 of the courier companies operating in Warsaw. This in turn allowed the vehicle to be determined, the location of its stop, as well as the determination of the individual driving the car at the time of the accident" - the message states.

The police did not formally state the nationality of the case, however, given the information given, there is simply a likelihood that the perpetrator may be a companion from the east.

Driver under the influence of alcohol

At the time of his arrest, a 43-year-old man was intoxicated. The survey showed close to 2 promes of alcohol in his body.

The case has already reached the D.A.'s office, and the police are announcing further action. The detainee will gotta answer for his actions that led to the death of an innocent child.

Road liability

The tragedy in Warsaw Wola reminds how crucial it is to comply with traffic regulations and keep work behind the steering wheel. Escape from the scene of an accident and driver’s inebriation add to the weight of wrongdoing. Each road traffic associate should remember that its behaviour may have dramatic consequences for others.

Summary

Thanks to the fast consequence of the police and the engagement of many people liable for the prosecution of traffic offenders, they managed to detain a fishy in the hit-and-run of a 14-year-old boy. This tragic event is simply a informing to all road users to respect safety rules and to make liable decisions on the road.

— Police Warsaw (@Police_KSP) January 5, 2025