Suspected fatal hit-and-run suspect detained at the Poland-Ukraine border
A court ordered pre-trial detention, with up to 20 years in prison.
A 41-year-old man suspected of causing a fatal road accident was detained at the Poland-Ukraine border, Polish police said.
Police had been investigating the deadly crash on the Skieblewo-Lipsk county road. The suspect was picked up the very next day by Border Guard officers at the Polish-Ukrainian crossing.
The man was charged, and a court ordered his temporary detention. Prosecutors say he faces a penalty of up to 20 years in prison.
The case is being handled by investigators following the arrest, with the suspect held pending further legal steps.
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Source:
Poland Police