A detention was issued in Khabarovsk following a serious crash that saw a heavy chemical truck plunge from a bridge into the Khor River, sparking swift law enforcement action. The information emerged in a report shared by the district attorney on their Telegram channel, outlining the key developments of the case and the immediate steps taken by prosecutors and police in the aftermath of the incident. The event has prompted a closer look at traffic safety measures and the chain of decisions that can lead to such a catastrophic outcome, with officials emphasizing the duty of care required when operating large vehicles near waterways and densely populated areas.
According to the district attorney’s office in the Khabarovsk Territory, a 37-year-old Vyazemsky resident was detained following the crash in connection with a criminal case under Part 4 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This provision addresses violations of traffic safety rules resulting in the death of a person due to negligence. The authorities stated that the detention reflects the seriousness with which the legal system treats negligent conduct in situations involving dangerous cargo and heavy transport, and it signals a focus on holding individuals accountable for decisions that can endanger lives and the environment. The case has drawn attention to the responsibilities of drivers in hazardous road conditions and the need for rigorous oversight of drivers and transport operators in regions with challenging infrastructure and critical rivers nearby.
Initial reports indicated that the 37-year-old businessman named Alexander Mikheev had been involved in the collision and was reported to have been hospitalized for injuries, though there were conflicting early claims about the nature and cause of those injuries. A subsequent confession was reportedly made by the individual, as authorities pursued a full reconstruction of the sequence of events leading to the crash. The truck involved in the incident carried a load of chemicals from Artyom toward Vladimir, and the operator of the vehicle responsible for the truck, a 63-year-old driver, died in the incident. Eyewitnesses noted that a bystander who went to the riverbank was injured, underscoring the broad human impact of the accident and the urgent need for rapid emergency response and environmental protection actions to prevent chemical leakage or contamination in the Khor River ecosystem.