Polish footballer Oscar Kordos, 20, died after his car was struck by a gazelle on a Polish highway. The incident raised safety concerns among clubs about wildlife on rural roads.
On the morning of Friday, 24 September 2026, Polish footballer Oscar Kordos, 20, died after his car collided with a gazelle on a highway linking Warsaw to nearby rural areas.
Kordos, who played for a second‑division club, was returning from a morning training session when the gazelle suddenly leapt onto the roadway, causing him to lose control and crash into a metal barrier. Emergency services rushed him to the nearest hospital, but doctors announced his death a few hours later.
Incident details
- Time: Approximately 08:30 CET.
- Location: A busy highway between Warsaw and surrounding countryside.
- Injuries: Severe head trauma, facial fractures and broken legs.
The club released an official statement expressing deep sorrow, highlighting Kordos as a promising young talent with a bright future. It also called for stronger road‑safety measures in wildlife‑rich zones.
Polish authorities have opened an investigation to assess whether adequate warning signs or temporary closures were in place. Officials are being urged to upgrade animal‑crossing alerts and install protective fencing in high‑risk sections.
Such wildlife‑vehicle collisions are not uncommon in Poland, especially during spring and summer when deer and gazelles are most active.
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