A tragic incident occurred in the Savran community around 4 PM.
Preliminary police investigations revealed that while a motorblock with a trailer was in motion, carrying a 33-year-old driver, his 33-year-old wife, and a 54-year-old uncle, the trailer detached from the motorblock. As a result, one of the passengers sustained injuries and sadly died before the ambulance arrived.
The couple was unharmed.
A check of the driver showed he was under the influence of alcohol.
Investigators classified the event under Article 291 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
This article pertains to violations of traffic safety rules that resulted in loss of life. The penalty for this crime can be up to five years of imprisonment.
The investigation is ongoing, and the full circumstances of the event are being established.
Police emphasize the importance of mandatory technical inspections of vehicles and the prohibition of driving under the influence.