Fatal road accident on the Odessa–Reni road: a 13-year-old pedestrian has died
This was reported by the Odesa Regional Police.
What is known about the accident
The road traffic accident occurred at around 7.00 pm near the turn-off to the village of Novoselivka in the Kiliya community. According to preliminary information from the police, a 27-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, who was travelling towards Izmail, struck a child. According to the driver, the boy suddenly ran out onto the road, making it impossible to avoid the collision. The 13-year-old pedestrian died at the scene from his injuries.
The police are investigating the circumstances
The driver was tested for intoxication — he was sober. An investigative team was working at the scene. Law enforcement officers are documenting the circumstances of the accident and deciding whether to open criminal proceedings.
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