Sebastian Majtczak trial: Experts reveal BMW speed reached 329 km/h

The trial of Sebastian Majtczak, accused of causing a fatal accident on the A1 motorway in September 2023, has reached a critical stage. Expert testimony has provided a significant breakthrough, refuting the defense's theory that the victims' Kia was driving unsafely on a spare tire. Experts determined that the BMW driven by Majtczak was traveling at an extreme speed between 315 and 329 km/h, while the Kia was maintaining approximately 140 km/h on cruise control.

Forensic evidence, including digital data from both vehicles, dashcam footage, and road markings, confirms that the BMW struck the Kia, rather than the Kia cutting off the BMW. Experts noted they had never encountered such high speeds in their professional careers.

The proceedings also faced procedural complications. One of Majtczak's newly hired defense attorneys, Marcin Jakubowski, was forced to leave the courtroom after it was revealed he is still formally employed by Grupa Azoty, which legally prevents him from acting as a defense counsel while holding a standard employment contract. Additionally, the hearing was disrupted by an observer who shouted at the judge and criticized the expert findings, calling the trial a “farce.”