The tragic accident occurred on Friday, 12 June 2026 at about 1:15 p.m. on Sikorskiego Avenue in Lublin.
The 68-year-old pedestrian was crossing at a marked pedestrian crossing when he was hit by a Volkswagen. Despite rapid resuscitation and transport to hospital, the man died of his injuries.
Driver intoxicated
At the scene, police detained a 39-year-old Ukrainian national, whose breathalyser test showed over 2 per mille of alcohol in his blood. Two people were in the car. Officers are still establishing who was behind the wheel at the time of the incident.
Police, under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office, are conducting an intensive investigation. The driver faces very serious charges, including causing a fatal accident while intoxicated.
Residents of Lublin are shaken – Sikorskiego Avenue is one of the city’s main arteries, and the crossing where the tragedy occurred is in a busy location.
This is another recent case of a pedestrian being fatally struck by a drunk driver. The case is arousing great emotion in the Lublin community.
Rest in peace.
