A cyclist died on the national road

A tragic accident occurred on a straight road between Żagań and Szprotawa, where a 41-year-old driver hit a cyclist, resulting in the cyclist's death. The driver was sober, and the cause of the incident is under investigation by the prosecutor. In 2025, Poland recorded 3,425 accidents involving cyclists, with 155 fatalities. Key causes include failure to yield, improper crossing of bike paths, and incorrect overtaking. The law mandates drivers to exercise caution and yield to cyclists at crossings and when turning onto intersecting roads, as well as maintaining a minimum distance of 1 meter when overtaking.