In St. Petersburg, a man who had been drinking and did not possess a driver’s license rushed to keep a date. In an attempt to evade traffic police, he drove recklessly and was struck by a bus. The incident was shared by a user in the community known as Road Inspector on the social platform VKontakte.
The traffic police conducted a crackdown on drivers under the influence and prepared to stop another vehicle for inspection. The operator of a Lada Kalina tried to escape, accelerating without reducing speed. The pursuit ended in a dangerous turn of events as the driver, seeing a blocked highway, attempted a right-hand maneuver but lost control at high speed. The car collided with the curb, overturned, and struck a passing bus, underscoring the peril of impaired driving in crowded urban corridors.
There were no injuries reported in the crash. The person at the wheel, born in 1980, faced police explanations about his urgent social engagement. He had previously appeared in a court in Admiralteisky district on a case involving alleged drunk driving, raising questions about charges under Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the ongoing issues surrounding enforcement against repeat offenders.
Earlier reports noted a driver in Murmansk who, after refusing a sobriety test, evaded law enforcement by jumping from a psychiatric clinic window. The episode highlighted the varying responses drivers sometimes exhibit when confronted with breathalyzer tests and the broader conversation about road safety, alcohol testing protocols, and the responsibilities of authorities to curb dangerous driving. These events collectively emphasize the real risks posed by impaired driving, the need for vigilant policing, and the ongoing legal processes that follow such incidents for accountability and prevention.