Four Killed in Drunk Driving Accident in Kuzbass

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In Kuzbass, a criminal case has been initiated following a fatal road accident that resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a minor. This was reported on Sunday, June 7th, by the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Kemerovo Region.

According to preliminary information, the crash occurred on the evening of June 6th. Investigators believe that the 39-year-old driver of a foreign car was under the influence of alcohol. He allegedly lost control of the vehicle, veered onto the left shoulder, and subsequently the car went into a ditch and overturned.

As a result of the incident, the driver and three passengers died at the scene before medical assistance could arrive. One other injured person was hospitalized.

Investigators have launched a criminal case under the article concerning violations of traffic rules that led to the death of two or more persons, committed by a driver in a state of intoxication. Autotechnical, medical, and dactyloscopic examinations have been ordered to establish all the circumstances of the accident, as stated on the Investigative Committee’s channel in “MAX.”

English Translation:

In Kuzbass, a criminal case has been launched following a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the lives of four people, including a minor. The Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Kemerovo Region reported this on Sunday, June 7.

Preliminary data suggests the accident happened on the evening of June 6. Investigators believe that the 39-year-old driver of a foreign car was intoxicated. He allegedly lost control, drove onto the left shoulder, and subsequently the vehicle went into a ditch and overturned.

As a result of the incident, the driver and three passengers died at the scene before paramedics arrived. One other injured person was hospitalized.

Investigators have initiated a criminal case under the article pertaining to traffic violations that resulted in the death of two or more individuals, committed by an intoxicated driver. Autotechnical, medical, and dactyloscopic examinations have been appointed to ascertain all the circumstances of the crash, according to the Investigative Committee’s channel on MAX.

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