Fedor Suslov, a deputy from United Russia, died following a collision between an SUV and a bus in the Sverdlovsk region, as reported by E1.RU. The preliminary briefing suggests the fatal harm occurred when a regular bus drifted into the opposite lane, a detail confirmed by the Ivdel urban district administration to the publication. The incident underscores the dangers that can arise on crowded regional highways and the impact such events have on local governance and public life.
The crash took place in the afternoon on December 11 in the Nizhneturinsky district, along the Yekaterinburg-Serov route at approximately kilometer 235. A passenger bus, carrying multiple travelers, collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 that was transporting the politician and several accompanying passengers. Suslov, who served as Deputy Chairman of the Ivdel Duma, was 63 years old at the time of the accident. The scene prompted immediate emergency response, with responders working to assist all those aboard and secure the area for subsequent investigations. Local authorities described the collision as a high-impact event that triggered a swift sequence of emergency actions and inquiries into road safety conditions on that stretch of highway.
The Nizhnyaya Tura prosecutor’s office announced plans to conduct a thorough review of winter road maintenance procedures and oversight. The focus will be on how seasonal conditions, vehicle performance, and road management intersect to prevent injuries and fatalities in the region. This investigation aims to determine whether maintenance practices, salt application, snow removal, and timely gritting met established standards and how these factors might be improved to reduce similar risks in the future.
On the bus were 27 passengers plus the driver, with five people sustaining injuries of varying severity. Local hospitals reported that those injured were receiving treatment and would be monitored for recovery. The incident prompted a community-wide discussion about travel safety in winter, the responsibility of commercial operators to uphold safety standards, and the role of regional authorities in maintaining safe transport corridors during severe weather. Authorities are coordinating logistical and investigative efforts while families and colleagues of those affected await further updates about the condition of the injured and the ongoing inquiries into the cause of the crash.