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Wilczyce. A well -known Polish runner is dead. He went out for evening training

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Jan Wydra – valued Polish mountain runner – is dead. A 45-year-old man died hit by a car in Wilczyce (Lesser Poland Voivodeship). He went out for evening training. The police said that the runner was moving properly and was wearing reflectors. The driver of the car was sober.

This tragic accident occurred on Sunday (January 26) at 19:30 in Wilczyce (Limanowski poviat).

“The preliminary findings of police officers show that on a simple unlit section of the poviat road, outside the built-up area, the 32-year-old driver of the Saab vehicle hit a 49-year-old pedestrian, moving the left side of the road,” the police said. The man – despite resuscitation, died as a result of injuries. As they passed to the uniform, he was wearing reflective elements.

The driver of the car was sober. The police explain the exact causes and circumstances of the accident under the supervision of the prosecutor.

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They say goodbye to the runner

Jan Wydra was a player of the MOK Mszana Dolna club. He specialized in mountain races and ultra runs – for long distances. After a tragic accident in social media, relatives and friends say goodbye to the runner.

“We don't know what to write. Jan went out to his training yesterday, he turned out to be the last. Jan Wydra, runner, ultras, a good man … died hit by a car during training. Family, friends, friends and friends from the mountain trail. ” – we read on the Kingrunner Ultra profile.

In the same post, the authors also turned to the trainers: “Being careful, have reflectors, move the left side of the road. Although Jan has taken these precautions, unfortunately life was written by another scenario that no one would like … Please take care of yourself, “they appealed.

Representatives of the Visegrad Marathon Rytro also referred to the tragic event in social media. “Sad news came to us from nearby Mszana Dolna. Yesterday (Sunday – ed.) During the evening training, as a result of a car at the age of 49, Jan Wydra died, a leading player in mountain races, a multiple winner of our runs,” they wrote on Facebook .

“Compassion for the family and the most sincere condolences” – they added in the post.

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