In the Kaliningrad region, authorities opened a criminal case against a 42-year-old taxi driver accused of assaulting an 84-year-old pensioner the moment the elder opened his door to step outside. Details emerged from the Telegram channel of the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs, which reported the incident as it unfolded in the city. The notification arrived on the evening of April 4, when the Svetlogorsk district police received word that an elderly man had been injured by a car as he prepared to leave his home. The case is now being pursued as an assault connected with inflicting moderate health damage, according to the police statement.
Investigators say the 42-year-old taxi driver, who stood outside the residence at the time the pensioner opened his door, was taken into custody and placed in a police vehicle for questioning as the scene was secured. The on-site assessment of the incident is ongoing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and gathering additional evidence to determine motive and intent.
Security cameras captured the moments of the dispute. The footage shows the white sedan parked in the courtyard; a man believed to be the taxi driver approached the door, entered the vehicle, and then allegedly struck the driver inside the car with his fists. The altercation continued as the assailant delivered repeated blows and briefly used the car door as part of the confrontation.
At this stage, officials have not released any information about potential witnesses or footage beyond what was recorded by the security system. The investigation is being conducted with standard procedures for this type of offense, and prosecutors will determine the appropriate charges based on the evidence collected.
In related developments, authorities noted that the suspect had been in Saint Petersburg prior to the incident and had previously been detained in connection with an arson case involving his ex-wife’s Chevrolet Aveo during the night hours. No connection between the two events has been established definitively, and investigators are reviewing all angles to build a clear case.
The ongoing inquiry aims to clarify exactly what transpired in the doorway of the residence, including the sequence of actions, the interaction between the two men, and the severity of the injuries sustained by the pensioner. Official statements emphasize that the public safety concerns remain a priority as the case proceeds through the legal process.
[Citation: Kaliningrad regional police department, Telegram release, and subsequent police briefings.]