A taxi driver who broke a passenger's jaw during a ride will stand trial in Kyiv
A taxi driver suspected of causing moderate bodily harm to a passenger will appear in court in the capital. This was reported by the Kyiv Police Communications Department.
According to the investigation, the incident occurred during a trip when a 27-year-old Kyiv woman suddenly felt ill — she felt nauseous. The driver reacted aggressively: he stopped the car, forcibly removed the passenger, and then punched her twice in the face.
Doctors diagnosed the victim with bruises and a broken jaw. Investigators identified the attacker as a 24-year-old Kyiv resident who worked as a taxi driver.
Investigators from the Dnipro Police Department informed the man that he was suspected of committing a crime under Part 1 of Article 122 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — intentional bodily harm of moderate severity. The pre-trial investigation has been completed, and the indictment has already been sent to court.
If proven guilty, the taxi driver faces up to three years in prison.
Taxi Kyiv, criminal proceedings, police
