Driver Arrested After High-Speed Fatal Crash Involving 9-Year-Old While High on Drugs and Banned from Driving

A 9-year-old boy died after being struck by a vehicle, driven by a man identified as Jakub Sz. who was under the influence of narcotics. Polish authorities have detained the driver, and prosecutors have ordered his arrest following the fatal collision involving the child on a bicycle.

According to reports from TVN24 and RMF24, Jakub Sz. was not only under the influence of drugs but was also subject to a legal ban on driving. The victim, a 9-year-old child, was riding a bicycle when the collision occurred, resulting in fatal injuries.

Investigation into the events leading up to the crash has revealed that the moments before the tragedy were captured on video. These recordings, as cited by o2, provide a timeline of the driver’s behavior and the circumstances immediately preceding the impact.

Legal Actions and Detention of Jakub Sz.

Following the accident, the Polish prosecutor’s office took immediate action to secure the suspect. As reported by Interia and TVN24, the driver was arrested and placed in temporary detention.

Family Reactions and Public Outcry

According to Fakt, the father of Jakub Sz. did not defend his son’s actions, describing him as “stupid, boundlessly stupid” (translated from “Głupi, bezgranicznie głupi”).

Investigation into Evidence and Video Footage