In the Kamyzyaksky district of the Astrakhan region, a tragic road incident occurred when a young driver in a VAZ vehicle collided with a herd of horses entering the roadway. The collision led to the death of the driver at the scene and left two passengers injured. The information was reported through the Telegram channel of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Official statements note that the deceased was behind the wheel when the accident happened. The two injured passengers, born in 2005 and 2006, were rushed to a medical facility with various injuries for examination and treatment. A third young person who was in the vehicle did not seek medical help at the scene or subsequently. The horses involved in the incident did not survive the collision, and the authorities began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event.
Police investigators determined that the driver did not possess the legal right to operate a vehicle at the time of the crash. Reports indicate that the individual was a public school student, raising questions about supervision and compliance with licensing requirements among young drivers in the region.
Earlier today, another traffic incident was reported in Yekaterinburg, where a car left the roadway and struck a fence near a subway entrance after an unrelated collision. Authorities are reviewing the circumstances of that event to determine factors such as speed, road conditions, and vehicle control. The situation underscores ongoing safety concerns on busy urban and rural roadways and the importance of adherence to traffic regulations by all drivers, including minors who may be operating a vehicle with parental or guardian oversight.