Fatal crash on Poland's DW 416 kills 28-year-old driver

A 28‑year‑old driver of a Ford lost control on the provincial road DW 416 near Żerdziny, Poland, striking a culvert and overturning his vehicle. The driver suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Police opened a black alert – a designation used when a road death occurs – and launched an investigation under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office. The accident blocked the road for several hours before traffic resumed around 10:50 a.m. Authorities are examining the circumstances of the crash and have reminded motorists to adjust speed to road conditions.

The incident was reported by the Racibórz police department, with officers confirming that the cause of the loss of control remains under investigation.