Drunk driver struck two pedestrians in Wola Chomejowa – three months' remand
A 67-year-old from Borki municipality with over 1.5 per mille alcohol in his blood struck two people in Wola Chomejowa. The District Court in Radzyń Podlaski ordered three months' remand in custody against him.
Remand in custody following night-time pedestrian collision under the influence of alcohol
According to radzyn-podlaski.policja.gov.pl, the District Court in Radzyń Podlaski has ordered three months' remand in custody against a 67-year-old resident of Borki municipality who, whilst driving a Hyundai Tucson, struck two pedestrians.
The collision occurred on 6 September at approximately 22:50 in Wola Chomejowa, in Borki municipality. The driver struck a 55-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man – both residents of Ulan-Majorat municipality – who were crossing the road in an unlit built-up area.
The 55-year-old woman, who sustained bodily injuries, was transported by helicopter of the Air Rescue Service to a hospital in Lublin. The 54-year-old man was taken by ambulance of the Medical Rescue Team to the local hospital.
Testing conducted by police officers from the Radzyń traffic police revealed over 1.5 per mille alcohol in the driver's blood. Blood samples were taken from the injured pedestrians at medical facilities to determine their sobriety. The 67-year-old was detained and placed in a police holding cell for detained persons.
After sobering up, he was informed of two charges: driving a vehicle under the influence and causing a road traffic accident. Following a request from police and the prosecutor, the court ordered a preventative measure in the form of three months' remand in custody against him.
Radzyń Podlaski County Police Headquarters appeals to witnesses of the incident, persons who provided assistance to those injured, and drivers and pedestrians in the area at that time – in particular those with dashcam recordings – to make contact on telephone number 47 814 22 26 or report in person to the headquarters.
Source: Google News PL — Crime (pl)