Two adults and two children perished in the crash that occurred in the Arkhangelsk region, according to the regional investigations department of RF IC. The region’s law enforcement agency reported the incident in the evening hours on March 19, along the 657th kilometer mark of the A-215 highway within the Plesetsk district. Early information indicates a DAF truck driver, who was under the influence, lost control and crossed into the opposite lane, where his vehicle collided with a Hyundai sedan.
In the aftermath, the 36-year-old driver of the passenger car, his wife, and their two children, aged 11 and 15, died at the scene. A separate 6-year-old child from the same family sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for urgent care. The truck was driven by a 31-year-old man from Dagestan, and authorities later disclosed that the driver had previously violated traffic regulations on multiple occasions. The tragedy has prompted a thorough and immediate investigation to determine all contributing factors and to establish accountability.
According to investigators, a criminal case has been opened under paragraph a of part 6 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The case file indicates a strong likelihood of seeking the arrest of the DAF driver as part of the pretrial measures, reflecting the seriousness of the reported violations and the predicted impact on road safety. The inquiry will examine the events leading to the collision, the driver’s state at the time of the incident, vehicle condition, and any possible contributing factors on the highway.
In addition to this specific incident, authorities noted a prior report concerning an unrelated accident in Dagestan where bricks tumbling from a truck resulted in the death of a Gazelle driver. This reference underscores ongoing concerns about load securing and cargo hazard prevention on regional roads, and it emphasizes the broader need for strict enforcement of trucking regulations and safer highway practices for all motorists.