Overview

• Michał Orzechowski, known as DJ Hazel, was found dead in a parked car near Skępe, Lipno County, Poland, on May 7, 2025.
• Police have launched an investigation into his death, citing unclear and 'mysterious' circumstances surrounding the discovery of his body.
• The 44-year-old artist, nicknamed 'Fastest Hands of Europe,' was a key figure in Poland's electronic music scene, performing techno, trance, and hardstyle across Europe since the 1990s.
• His fiancée, Zosia Zosiunia, confirmed his death on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute to their relationship and his legacy.
• Tributes have been shared widely on social media, with fellow DJs, including Pawbeats and DJ C-Bool, mourning the loss of a celebrated musical innovator.