Polish MP Łukasz Litewka's death investigated as authorities examine driver’s past

On 23 April 2026, Łukasz Litewka, a 36‑year‑old New Left MP, was killed after his bicycle was struck by a car driven by 57‑year‑old Sławomir K. in Dąbrowa Górnicza. The prosecution has opened a comprehensive investigation, reviewing the circumstances of the crash, analysing video evidence, medical reports and the driver’s health. In parallel, investigators are scrutinising Sławomir K.’s personal and professional history, including his previous work at the Polish Post, a waste‑processing plant and an earlier attempt at local politics in Sosnowiec. Prosecutors have stated that no political motive has been identified and that examining the driver’s background is a standard investigative step. The driver has admitted to unintentional causing of the accident; he faces a potential penalty of up to five years in prison, though a voluntary surrender of the sentence has not been requested. The case remains ongoing as further expert findings are awaited.