Hit and run priest, unaware of accident that injured 8-year old boy

A priest from Filipowo was involved in a road accident in which an 8-year old boy was knocked down in the center of Suwałki in northeast Poland. The priest continued on his journey without stopping or reporting the accident, but after a two-hour chase he was apprehended by a witness to the incident. The child, who suffered bruising and slight concussion, was rushed to the local surgery where his injuries were treated. Suwałki police spokesperson, Wojciech Rutkowski, said that although the priest had not been under the influence of alcohol, his driving license was taken away. "Any eventual charges will depend on the opinion of the doctor and on the seriousness of the boy's injuries," added Rutkowski. The priest, 66-year old Wacław P., informed the police that he had not stopped to offer assistance, as he was unaware that he had collided with the boy. (www.onet.pl; Rzeczpospolita, p. A4) A.Z