In the Rostov region, after a police pursuit, a 27-year-old resident of Crimea was detained by traffic officers. The suspect had previously stolen a car during the chase and collided with a patrol vehicle, an incident noted on the official site of the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The car owner, who lives in the village of Matveev Kurgan, reported the theft, explaining that the vehicle had been left with the keys in the ignition and was not secured. Soon after, traffic police observed the same car traveling on a public road, with the intruder at the wheel, prompting a pursuit that continued through nearby streets and rural lanes.
Near the village of Ryazheny, law enforcement officers reported successfully blocking the car containing the suspect. In an attempt to flee, the thief lost control and crashed into an official vehicle before ending up in a field off the roadway. The incident temporarily halted the chase and allowed officers to coordinate a safer approach to detain the suspect, who continued to resist possible arrest moments before being stopped.
When the vehicle came to a stop, officers attempted to execute the detention, but the suspect continued to maneuver and tried to escape. At that moment, one of the officers fired a shot at the tires to prevent a further pursuit and ensure public safety. The individual, who was later found to be intoxicated, was taken into custody following the failed escape attempt and was subjected to standard procedure for testing and processing.
In a separate report from the region, a case in the Tula area was noted in which a woman made comments about leaving the scene after a collision with her husband, indicating a separate traffic incident and the varied responses individuals may have when accidents occur. The description underscores the ongoing attention to road safety and the enforcement actions that accompany incidents of vehicle theft, reckless driving, and related offenses across regions in the country.