The deadly end of a police chase in Częstochowa. The 18-year-old driver will appear in court

The tragic event occurred on December 30, 2025 around 8:30 p.m. on Warszawska Street in Częstochowa.

18-year-old Antoni O. was driving a Volkswagen Passat, carrying three teenagers aged 15 to 17. When he left the roundabout, he did not use his turn signal, which attracted the attention of the police patrol. The officers decided to stop the vehicle for inspection, but the driver ignored the signals, turned off the lights and fled through the city center.

The tragic end of the chase

The chase ended on Lourdyjska Street, where the car ran into heating pipes running nearby. The roof of the vehicle was crushed and one of the passengers - a 17-year-old girl - suffered serious head and chest injuries.

Despite the efforts of doctors, the teenager died in the hospital on January 14, 2026.

Findings of the investigation

The prosecutor charged Antoni O. with causing a fatal road accident. During interrogation, he admitted to committing the crime and provided explanations that are consistent with the findings of the investigation, prosecutor Tomasz Ozimek, spokesman for the District Prosecutor's Office in Częstochowa, announced on Monday.

An expert in the field of vehicle technology ruled out that the technical condition of the Volkswagen Passat had an impact on the accident. In turn, the accident reconstruction expert concluded that the driver had violated basic safety rules by driving at excessive speed, without lights and without caution.