A reported road incident in Moscow involved a Lexus RX registered to the director of the Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant in the Saratov region. Mash, a Telegram channel, captured the event and shared details about the collision at a pedestrian crossing.
The incident occurred on Bolshaya Tulskaya Street in the Russian capital. Two young pedestrians, a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old girl, were struck by the Lexus RX as they crossed the roadway. Mash identified the vehicle as being registered to Valery Nikolaevich Bessonov, who is described as the director of the Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant. The channel noted that the individual who was behind the wheel belonged to Bessonov’s personal driving rotation and stated that the pedestrians appeared suddenly in the path of the vehicle.
According to the information provided by the car’s driver, there was no deliberate effort to endanger the pedestrians. The driver said that they did not notice the two girls until it was too late. It remains unclear whether Bessonov himself was present in the car at the time of the accident.
Moscow traffic police offered clarification on the situation, reporting that the two girls crossed the street at an unauthorized pedestrian crossing. Both patients were transported to a medical facility for treatment following the incident, as confirmed by the authorities and medical staff involved in the response.
An earlier report from Mash suggested a different incident involving a driver from Ufa, but the current narrative focuses on the Moscow collision and its immediate aftermath. The ongoing investigation, including any review of the vehicle’s registration and the driver’s statements, is being overseen by authorities as they gather statements, inspect surveillance footage if available, and assess the circumstances surrounding the crossing and the visibility of the pedestrians at the moment of impact.
In the broader context, local road safety officials emphasize the importance of designated crosswalks and driver vigilance, especially in busy urban corridors where pedestrians frequently navigate between lanes. Analysts note that incidents at pedestrian crossings have raised questions about enforcement and the effectiveness of signage in high-traffic zones. The incident described by Mash underscores the need for robust traffic enforcement, clear pedestrian rights, and a thorough, transparent process that informs the public about the steps taken to safeguard both pedestrians and motorists in such high-stakes situations. The reporting is presented with attribution to Mash, which documented the event as it unfolded and has continued to cover any developments as information becomes available.