adminThe city is still grappling with the devastating crash on the Łazienkowska Route last weekend. 26-year-old Łukasz Żak was behind the wheel of a white Volkswagen Arteon when he slammed into a Ford carrying a family, including 20-year-old Paulina, who is now fighting for her life. The events following the crash are almost as shocking as the accident itself.
According to Paulina’s family, after fleeing the scene, Łukasz did the unthinkable. He called the family of the critically injured Paulina, not to offer an apology, but to boast about his escape. “He called and said he was fleeing to Spain,” said Krystyna, Paulina’s godmother. “He was completely unbothered. It’s unimaginable.” His audacity didn’t stop there—he continued to update the family on his location, claiming to be in Austria, then back in Warsaw.
After abandoning the crash site, Łukasz allegedly went to another party, where he continued drinking and, according to reports, used drugs. “He was out bragging about it, telling people Paulinka almost got crushed under the seat,” said Paulina’s devastated mother, Karolina.
For days, Łukasz was on the run, with his family urging him to turn himself in. “We told him to go to the police, not to run, but he refused and turned off his phone,” added Paulina’s godmother. His arrogance in evading justice further infuriated the public.
However, just recently, after an international arrest warrant was issued, Łukasz Żak was finally apprehended in Germany. His arrest has brought a sense of relief to Paulina’s family, who have been visiting her daily as she remains in critical condition. “We’re glad he’s finally been caught, but it won’t undo the damage he’s caused,” Paulina’s mother said in a brief statement.
Łukasz’s criminal history—marked by multiple offenses for drunk driving and drug possession—has left many questioning how he managed to stay free for so long. The public’s fury has only grown with each new detail of his post-crash behavior. While three of the other passengers in the Volkswagen have already been arrested, Łukasz’s capture brings some hope that justice will finally be served.
The incident has left Warsaw shaken, not only by the tragedy but by the cold and careless actions of those responsible. As Paulina continues to fight for her life, the city watches closely, waiting for Łukasz to face the full weight of the law.
