In the Kingisepp district of the Leningrad region, a fatal traffic incident ended with a pedestrian losing their life after being struck by the wheels of four vehicles. Authorities described the event as a sequence of collisions that began with a snowplow and was followed by three passenger cars, all occurring near the Kingisepp entrance during the evening hours. The person involved was an unidentified man believed to be in his late 30s to early 40s. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Police are working to establish the man’s identity and circumstances surrounding the incident. The information comes from statements released by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with reporting notes attributed to regional media watchers. [citation: Main Directorate press service / Fontanka]
Initial details indicate the snowplow, operated by a 48-year-old driver who has a prior record, was the first vehicle to make contact with the pedestrian. Moments later, the person was struck by a Hyundai Creta, followed by a hit from an Opel Vectra and a Chevrolet Blazer. Local authorities confirmed that the pedestrian died at the scene and that investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, vehicle movement logs, and witness testimonies to reconstruct the sequence of events. [citation: police statements / regional coverage]
In related traffic safety reports from Fontanka and regional authorities, it was noted that the snowplow operator’s driving history includes multiple prior convictions, though no details about current charges were provided at the time of reporting. The incident underscores the dangers that can arise at roadways where mixed vehicle types operate in poor lighting or challenging weather conditions. Authorities emphasize that investigators will determine whether any violations of traffic laws contributed to the crash and will pursue leads to identify the pedestrian and clarify the timeline. [citation: Fontanka / police updates]
Separately, a different and unrelated incident occurred in the Krasnodar Territory involving a 19-year-old Nissan driver who lost control and was killed, with a 25-year-old passenger sustaining injuries. This separate case is cited here to note ongoing concerns about youthful drivers, licensing issues, and road safety in the broader region. (citation: regional traffic safety reports)