Policemen explain the circumstances of the road accident that occurred on DW-835. Preliminary findings show that the 29-year-old driver of the Toyota vehicle in undeveloped and unlit land struck a woman who did not have reflective vests. 31-year-old resident of the commune suffered death as a result of the incident. Once again, we remind you REMEMBER THE REFLECTIONS.
The accident happened yesterday evening at around 20:40 in the town at DW-835. Preliminary findings show that 29-year-old driver of the Toyota brand rode from the direction of Bagel towards Lublin. In an undeveloped and unlit area, the right front of the vehicle was hit by a pedestrian, which did not have reflective materials. As follows from the preliminary findings of the police officers, the woman ran across the road in a place not designated as a pedestrian crossing, from the left side to the right in the direction of the vehicle’s movement. As a result of the event, the 31-year-old resident of the commune suffered death. The driver of the car, tested by the uniformed for alcohol content in the body – sober.
Policemen worked on the site under the supervision of the prosecutor. Due to the incident, for almost 4 hours DW-835 was blocked, and the traffic took place on detours organized by the police. Now officers explain all the circumstances of this accident.
Once again, we remind you REMEMBER THE REFLECTIONS. Every pedestrian, which moves at dusk along the way outside the built-up area, must have a reflector placed in a visible way for the drivers. Remember, a pedestrian dressed in a dark outfit is seen by the driver of the vehicle at a distance of about 40 meters. However, a walking person wearing reflective elements becomes visible even from a distance of 150 meters. Reflective elements may include attachments for clothing, headbands, vests and leashes. It is important to place them: the reflective fabrics are recommended to be placed at the level of knees, hands, around the center of the chest and back – then we will be sure that they are clearly visible to other road users. We also appeal to wear reflections in built-up areas.