A recording from a small town in Pomerania has sparked a heated debate on social media. It shows the moment when A 12-year-old boy riding a moped collides with a police car.. The police confirm the incident and explain its exact course.
The incident occurred on August 4th around 12:50 PM in Pinczyn, in the Zblewo commune. The moment of impact was recorded by a camera located on a private property. The video gained wider publicity only on August 21st, when it began to be widely shared online.
A policeman tried to stop a moped
According to information provided by the police, the officer noticed a young driver riding a moped without a license plate.
The officer attempted to stop the vehicle using the patrol car’s lights and sirens. Moments later, the collision occurred.
The published video sparked particular controversy due to the police car’s positioning relative to the oncoming moped. The manner in which the intervention was carried out became a major topic of discussion among internet users.
The boy was 12 years old. The moped was not registered.
According to the police in Starogard Gdański, the 12-year-old did not have the required license to drive a moped.
Problems also affected the vehicle itself. The moped was unregistered and lacked mandatory third-party liability insurance.
Despite the dangerous-looking collision the boy was not injured. His parents were called to the scene. According to the information provided, there was no need to provide medical assistance to the 12-year-old.
The officer driving the patrol car was tested for alcohol and found to be sober.
The case is being investigated
An on-site examination was conducted with the participation of a forensic technician. Investigations related to the incident were conducted under the supervision of the prosecutor.
Police are currently investigating the details of the incident. Both the behavior of the 12-year-old driver and the circumstances surrounding the collision with the police car require clarification.
The footage shows only a fragment of the incident, so it cannot be used to determine who is responsible or whether the officer’s actions were appropriate. The final assessment will rest with the appropriate authorities after collecting evidence.
However, the recording leaves a question that many internet users are asking today: was this the right way to stop a 12-year-old boy on a moped?
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