On Tuesday in the territory Court for Warsaw-Śródmieście the trial of Łukasz Żak beganaccused of causing a tragic accident on the Łazienkowska Trail. According to forensics, the man at the time of the incidental was under the influence of alcohol, driving a car with Speed 226 km/h and He was recording a mobile telephone ride. As a consequence of the collision, a 37-year-old household father was killed and his wife and children were hospitalized.
Tragic Night on the Łazienkowska Trail
There was an accident. night in September 2024 close the bus halt Torvara on the Łazienkowska way in Warsaw. 2 vehicles collided: volkswagen arteonwhich was led by Luke Żak, and Ford focusA household of 4 traveled in.
In Vulcan, in addition to the defendant, there were Paulina K., Sara S. and Adam K.. The Ford was hit with a immense force – she drove it 37-year-old woman with her husband and 2 children of age four and 8 years. As a consequence of the collision Rafal P., 37-year-old Ford passenger and father of children died at the scene. another household members were hospitalized.
Also Paulina K. of volkswagen was hospitalized after the accident.
Expert expertise: alcohol, speed, telephone
The expert opinion leaves no illusions. Luke Żak had at the time of the accident alcohol in the bloodand his car He was driving at 226 km/halthough This section is limited to 80 km/h.
In addition, the experts established that Żak He held a mobile telephone in his hand and recorded the ride, which may have contributed to the failure of control of the vehicle. This combination of highly irresponsible behaviour is 1 of the main points of prosecution.
Escape from the scene and halt in Germany
Immediately after the accident, they arrived Friends of Luke Zakwho helped him escape. Male left the countryAnd after a fewer days he stayed detained in German Lubeka based on European Arrest Warrant. He was then transferred to Polish law enforcement authorities.
According to investigative sources, the way Żak was evacuated was almost "evacuation of the spy“ which emphasizes the scale of the organization of the full escape plan.
Accusations for Escape Contributors
The prosecution besides directed charges against persons who helped Żak cover his tracks and avoid responsibility. Santa N., Casper D., Damian J., Maciej O. and Casper K. They heard the charges. failure to supply assistance and support. Alexander G. He's only charged with Support.
In practice, this means that they may besides be held liable for the post-accident actions, including the deficiency of consequence in the event of a life-threatening situation of the victims and for assisting in concealing the perpetrator.
He's facing 30 years in prison.
Luke Żak was accused fatal disaster in land traffic Intoxicated, as well as escape from the site without assistance. For specified acts he threatens 5 to 30 years imprisonment.
The court will examine not only the course of the incidental itself, but besides the broader context of the defendant's conduct, including his attitude towards the victims and his effort to avoid liability.
The importance of the case and the social perspective
The process of Łukasz Żak has a legal dimension not only, but besides social and symbolic. It collides with it. Non-responsibility and The violent effects of recklessness with the drama of the average family. The case echoed widely in the media and sparked many comments on the level of road safety and the effectiveness of enforcement against drivers under the influence of alcohol.
For families of victims, specified processes are frequently the only way to get justice and moral compensation for failure of loved ones.
Further court hearings
The trial before the territory Court for Warsaw-Śródmieście has only just begun. In the coming weeks they will be interviewed witnesses, experts and the accused. This could take months before a final conviction is passed.
The court will gotta answer the question, whether the actions of Łukasz Żak were a serious breach of safety rulesor “only” an accident with tragic effect. In the light of the evidence gathered and the expert opinion, circumstances do not leave much area for interpretation.
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The trial of Luke Żak has begun. Drunk drove 226 km/h and recorded the ride – the father of the household is dead
