13‑year‑old seriously injured after scooter crash in Świdnik, driver flees

electric scooter Świdnik hit‑and‑run under‑age driver serious injuries

A 13‑year‑old girl was severely injured when the electric scooter she was riding as a passenger lost control on Piłsudskiego Street in Świdnik, Lublin Voivodeship, on 28 July. The 15‑year‑old driver, who had borrowed the scooter, failed to wear a helmet and struck a sewer grate, causing the vehicle to overturn. The girl lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital in Lublin with serious injuries. Police located the driver, who was sober, and are investigating the circumstances. The incident prompted police reminders that electric scooters are intended for single riders, that helmets are mandatory and that leaving a crash scene is a criminal offense.

Entities

13‑year‑old victim · 15‑year‑old scooter driver · 39‑year‑old motorcyclist · 67‑year‑old Volkswagen driver · Lublin Hospital · Płock · Świdnik Police

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[○ 1 SOURCE] In 2023, 55.7 % of motorcycle accidents in Poland were caused by car drivers. warszawawpigulce.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Both drivers were sober at the time of the accident. warszawawpigulce.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The accident occurred on 29 July 2026 at 16:42 at the intersection of alei Jachowicza, Nowy Rynek and Obrońców Westerplatte in Płock. warszawawpigulce.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The motorcyclist sustained injuries and was taken to hospital. warszawawpigulce.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 39‑year‑old motorcyclist fell to avoid a collision with a Volkswagen driven by a 67‑year‑old driver who failed to yield right of way. warszawawpigulce.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Between 2022 and 2025, Poland recorded 8,599 motorcycle accidents, resulting in 780 deaths and 3,673 serious injuries. warszawawpigulce.pl