On Friday evening, a dangerous road incidental occurred in Warsaw, which turned into a dramatic chase. A 40-year-old man who had previously caused a collision hit a cop and tried to ram 2 police cars. The detainee had over 2 proms of alcohol in his body and was wanted by law enforcement.
Collision and escape from the scene
The incidental occurred Friday 20 June evening on the street Drilling in Warsaw, where a traffic collision occurred involving silver Volkswagen Golf. car driver did not halt after the event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Police patrols were immediately called in. Uniforms established a description of the vehicle and began searching for it on Warsaw streets.
Stopping on way S8 and attacking a police officer
Around half an hr after notificationOfficers have tracked the vehicle to the target. S8 express route. As shortly as they tried to halt the driver and intervene, The man abruptly moved, hitting 1 of the officers.
This event started Dangerous pursuitThe next patrols joined. According to information provided by Paul Cloud of the Metropolitan Police CommandThe driver continued to effort to escape without responding to the call for detention.
Testing of cars and final stop
In pursuit driver tried to ram 2 police carsThat blocked his way. Despite this, he was yet detained before he could origin further serious damage.
As reported RMF FM, male at detention He blew over 2 proms of alcohol. He was overpowered and transported to the police station. Moreover, after checking his data in police databases, it turned out that is a wanted person and has active driving ban.
Charges and criminal consequences
Currently, a 40-year-old is in police custody. shortly they'll be set up. Prosecutors' chargesincluding:
- active assault on a public officer,
- driving under the influence of alcohol,
- violation of the judicial ban on driving,
- creating a direct threat to land traffic.
Given the scale of the dangers posed by the prosecution, both to officers and another road users, it is likely that the prosecution will request Temporary detention.
Expert comment: "This could have ended tragically"
According to Dr. Andrzej Lewicki, road safety expert:
– We are dealing with a classical case of threat escalation by a individual who deliberately ignored the laws and decisions of the court. Deduction of an officer and effort to ram police cars are not only traffic offences, but serious crimes that should be severely punished.
Lewicki besides points out that one more time the perpetrator was driving despite active prohibition:
– The strategy of enforcement of driving bans needs to be improved. This is no longer a question of supervision, but of real risks to the lives of others.
Broader context: alcohol and recycling behind the wheel
According to the Police Headquarters, only 2024 reported more than 80 000 alcohol-induced driving accidents. There are besides more and more cases where perpetrators have judicial prohibitionsAnd yet they're behind the wheel.
The case of the Warsaw driver fits into this worrying trend. It is worth recalling that since 2023 there have been stricter rules that let for reciprocation Vehicle confiscation and compulsory punishment for imprisonment For driving intoxicated.
Perspective: Possible car confiscation and long prison
At this point, it is not known whether the court will decide to apply the provisions on vehicle confiscation. Nevertheless, in view of the peculiar circumstances of the event – including a cop being hit and trying to ram police cars – Prison punishment is almost certain. In addition, he is threatened by a long ban on driving and severe financial consequences.
The case will proceed at the Warsaw prosecutor's office. For now, a 40-year-old is waiting for a proceeding and a decision by the court on the application of the preventive measure.
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Warsaw: A drunk 40-year-old hit a cop and rammed police cars on S8
