A police officer has been arrested by the Police Supervision Agency (AMP) after allegedly being involved in a road accident resulting in the death of a 66-year-old man who was riding a bicycle.
The accident occurred in the early morning hours of October 15, near the intersection of the village of Domje, on the Tirana-Rinas road axis.
Meanwhile, investigations continue in cooperation with the Prosecutor's Office to determine the full circumstances of the accident and legal responsibilities.
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AMP arrests the Police officer involved in the accident resulting in the death of a 66-year-old man who was riding a bicycle on the Tirana-Rina axis
The Police Supervision Agency (AMP) has arrested the police officer, IT, on duty at the "Eagle" Forces, at the Tirana Local Police Directorate, suspected of the criminal offense of "Violation of road traffic rules", resulting in the death of a person.
The incident occurred on 15.10.2026, at around 00:45, on the Tirana-Rinas road, near the intersection of the village of Domje, where the vehicle driven by the Police officer collided with a bicycle. As a result of the collision, the driver of the bicycle, citizen SM, 66 years old, died at the scene.
After carrying out the first investigative actions, the IT Police employee was subjected to an alcohol test, which resulted negative, with a value of 0.0 mg/l.
Following the procedural actions, the police officer was arrested for the criminal offense of "Violation of traffic rules", provided for by Article 290, paragraph 3, of the Criminal Code.
AMP, in cooperation with the Prosecution, continues investigative actions to fully document the circumstances of the event and determine legal responsibilities.
The Police Oversight Agency remains committed to exercising its legal responsibilities and ensuring law enforcement.
