The tragic news shook Poland today. On 23 April 2026, Łukasz Litewka – a Member of the 10th-term Sejm from the New Left – died at just 36 years old.
The accident happened in the morning on Kazimierzowska Street between Sosnowiec and Dąbrowa Górnicza. The MP was riding a bicycle when he was hit by a passenger car. Despite immediate resuscitation and transport to hospital, doctors were unable to save his life. According to preliminary police findings, the cause of death was injuries sustained in the collision.
Łukasz Karol Litewka was born on 9 May 1989 in Sosnowiec. A sociologist by education (a graduate of the University of Silesia), he had been a councillor of the Sosnowiec City Council since 2014. In the 2023 parliamentary elections he ran from the last place on the list, yet still won a seat with a record result in constituency no. 32, defeating, among others, the party’s leader.
He was known primarily as a politician-influencer and charity activist. He founded the Team Litewka Foundation and organised hundreds of spectacular fundraisers to help sick children, seniors and animals. His social media profiles were followed by hundreds of thousands of people. Often called the “MP with a heart”, he fought for animal rights, helped those in need and openly commented on social issues.
News of the MP’s death was first reported by local and national media. It was also confirmed by political circles associated with the Left.
The death of Łukasz Litewka has caused enormous shock and a wave of condolences across the country. Politicians of various affiliations emphasise that a man who combined political activity with genuine help for others has passed away.
