In Pervouralsk, a wheel detached from a Daewoo Nexia sedan struck a passerby cyclist, according to a statement from the Traffic Police of the Sverdlovsk region published on Telegram. The incident has prompted officials to remind drivers of the critical importance of vehicle maintenance and road safety.
Footage from a security camera shows the wheel traveling a considerable distance before hitting the cyclist. The wheel then veered off the roadway onto the sidewalk, where two cyclists rode one after the other. At one point, the same wheel struck a second moving pedestrian, underscoring how unsecured vehicle parts can pose risks to bystanders far from the initial crash site.
Officials confirmed that the cyclist who sustained injuries of varying severity was transported to a hospital. Medical personnel are currently providing treatment and monitoring the injured person’s condition. The authorities stressed that medical workers are delivering the necessary care to the cyclist as the situation develops.
The state traffic inspectorate urged all drivers to consistently monitor the technical condition of their vehicles and to avoid driving with any fault or malfunction that could compromise road safety. This reminder aligns with standard safety advisories aimed at preventing incidents caused by mechanical failures.
Earlier reports mention a separate incident in Kurgan involving a person offering sober-driver services. The individual reportedly collided with a fence in a customer’s car and then fled the scene. This incident highlights risks associated with impaired driving and the importance of reliable, responsible transportation options.
Additionally, there were reports from Tobolsk where traffic police fined a girl who arrived for an exam in a car. This case illustrates ongoing enforcement actions related to traffic rules and the handling of violations in various regional jurisdictions. [citation: Traffic Police of the Sverdlovsk region, Telegram update]