In Vladivostok, a SsangYong SUV driver collided with two parked vehicles and then attempted to drive away from the scene, an event witnessed by bystanders and later reported by the Telegram channel Avtogarant. The tense moment unfolded as the driver fled, leaving behind a scene of damage and confusion on Vilkova Street, where traffic and pedestrians intersect a busy urban corridor.
Initial reports indicate that the SsangYong struck a Toyota Prius first. After the collision, the vehicle’s passenger pursued the Toyota driver and the emergency responder who arrived at the scene, brandishing a knife during the confrontation. This added a layer of danger to an already chaotic incident and drew immediate attention from onlookers and authorities alike.
Moments later, the driver of the SsangYong accelerated away and collided with a second vehicle, a Toyota Aqua. Video footage captures the moment when the SUV, parked or traveling in the left lane, suddenly veers into a rightward direction, clipping the left side of a passing car and striking a pedestrian crossing the street at the crosswalk. The collision endangered a vulnerable road user and highlighted the unpredictable risks that can emerge in urban crashes.
Following the incident, law enforcement officials stated that the SsangYong driver left the scene, prompting swift efforts to identify the individuals involved and to reconstruct the sequence of events. The regional police department pledged to hold the driver accountable for leaving the scene of an accident, a serious violation that can carry significant penalties depending on found liability and the outcomes of ensuing investigations.
Authorities emphasized that investigators are currently determining the identities of those involved and the specifics of the incident. A formal procedural decision will be issued after the investigation concludes, outlining the next steps in the case and any charges that may apply to the driver or passenger based on their actions during and after the crash.
In light of this event, traffic safety officials continue to remind drivers and pedestrians alike about the importance of calm conduct at crash scenes, the necessity of remaining at a safe distance from damaged vehicles, and the role of orderly reporting to emergency services. These measures help protect everyone on the road and facilitate a clearer, faster investigation that can lead to appropriate accountability for careless or reckless behavior.
Related reports note that earlier in Severodvinsk a separate incident involved three vehicles becoming trapped under ice, underscoring the broader challenges that drivers face in the region and the constant need for vigilance, proper vehicle maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols in adverse conditions.