A fatal road crash in the Kemerovo region claimed the lives of a motorcycle rider and two passengers, according to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Interior for the region. The incident is under investigation as authorities review what happened and why the collision occurred.
The tragedy unfolded on the night of April 24 along the 2nd kilometer of the highway connecting Novokuznetsk and Aspen Pleso. Police reports indicate that a 35-year-old Audi driver inadvertently moved into the oncoming lane, resulting in a head‑on collision with a Ural motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction. The impact was severe and immediate, leaving little chance for those involved to escape harm.
At the scene, the motorcycle rider, aged 31, and two companions, aged 20 and 21, were pronounced dead. Investigators noted that none of the three riders wore protective helmets, and the motorcyclist did not possess a valid driver’s license. Meanwhile, the Audi driver and a passenger, both 36 years old, sustained injuries of varying severity and were treated by medical personnel following the crash.
Law enforcement has launched a criminal inquiry to determine the factors that led to the incident and to establish accountability where applicable. Authorities are examining road conditions, vehicle behavior, and any potential contributing circumstances to piece together a clear sequence of events leading up to the collision.
Earlier reports highlighted another fatal traffic collision on a different roadway, underscoring the ongoing concerns around road safety and the tragic human cost of accidents on busy highways.