He turned through a double solid line, the motorcyclist died. A 72-year-old man has been charged.

The District Prosecutor's Office in Lubin has charged 72-year-old Jan N. with causing a fatal accident that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred on August 13, 2025, on provincial road 333. Jan N. was driving a Renault and attempted to turn left into a forest road without ensuring it was safe, colliding with the oncoming motorcyclist. Both drivers were sober, and vehicle inspections revealed no faults. An expert determined that the motorcyclist was speeding at approximately 101 km/h before braking, exceeding the 70 km/h limit. The prosecutor alleges Jan N. intentionally violated traffic safety rules, leading to the fatal accident. He claims he did not see or hear the motorcyclist before the collision. If convicted, he faces a prison sentence of six months to eight years.

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