In Kirov, a Chery SUV reportedly began moving on its own after warming up, striking a pedestrian—a woman—before colliding with a parked Renault Kaptur in the courtyard area near a residential building. The information was shared by the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Kirov region on its Telegram channel, describing the incident as unfolding on a Friday morning. The empty street and the calm morning routine were interrupted by the sudden, unexplained movement of the Chinese-made vehicle, which prompted immediate concern among bystanders and raised questions about the vehicle’s stability after ignition.
According to the inspectorate, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled forward, making initial contact with the pedestrian. Moments later, it veered into a stationary Renault Kaptur, whose right rear bumper came into contact with the Chery’s front bumper. The scene showed the Renault parked close to the wall of a building, with the Chery apparently riding along the bumper, suggesting a mild impact that nonetheless left the area in disarray and drew the attention of nearby residents who observed the aftermath with concern.
The pedestrian sustained injuries from the impact, and responders arrived to assess the health status and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. A photograph taken at the scene captured the moment when the Chinese SUV rubbed against the Renault, highlighting the proximity to the building’s wall and the crowded, residential courtyard setting. This image, like others from the incident, has circulated as part of a broader discussion about vehicle behavior after start-up and potential safety concerns associated with automatic or uncommanded vehicle movements.
Earlier reports from Kazakhstan described the car as moving spontaneously, leading to injuries and causing the vehicle to slide down steps that led to a shop entrance. Separate incidents around that time also involved a bus that exited a drive bay in St. Petersburg, which intersected with other traffic dynamics and prompted additional inquiries into how vehicles behave in tight urban environments. Local authorities and investigators continued to review these cases to determine any common factors, potential mechanical faults, or issues related to vehicle systems that could explain such spontaneous movements. The overarching aim is to understand whether a combination of design, maintenance, or operational conditions contributed to these events and to communicate findings clearly to the public to prevent reoccurrence.