A courier crossing a central Moscow crosswalk on Sretenka near house number 19 was struck at night by a black Hyundai Genesis equipped with flashing lights. The vehicle is registered to the Motor Transport Plant of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation.
Subsequent reporting confirmed that Sergei Mironov, head of the Just Russia – For Truth faction, was in the car at the time of the incident.
The courier, who continued to ride a bicycle across the crosswalk, was not following the rules of the road as he did not dismount from his bike. Responders indicated that liability would be determined by the driver or cyclist, with input from traffic police. A statement from Mironov described the events, noting that he did not witness the collision firsthand because he was focused on documents in the vehicle. He said that once the incident occurred, the driver exited the car, checked on the cyclist, and found the leg injury. Mironov added that ambulance and traffic police were requested, and that both authorities were awaited after the news reached him.
The courier was taken to a hospital for leg injuries, and the response team arrived to provide care and assess the situation. Mironov pledged ongoing concern for the victim’s recovery and health as the case unfolded.
One unusual detail surfaced in social media chatter reported by the Telegram channel mash potato, which quoted eyewitnesses claiming the driver quickly altered the vehicle’s numbers and removed the flashing beacon after the crash—a step some observers attributed to avoiding heightened attention to the incident.
As the investigation continues, authorities emphasize that road safety rules apply to all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians at crosswalks, and that decisions about fault will depend on the full examination of the crash circumstances and official findings. The intersection remains a focal point for discussions about vehicle identification, crosswalk respect, and the responsibilities of motorists and cyclists alike. In the meantime, authorities are coordinating with medical responders to monitor the victim’s condition and verify any long-term needs for rehabilitation, while the public awaits further updates regarding actionable conclusions from the traffic police and investigators. This incident underscores the ongoing importance of adhering to traffic regulations by drivers and cyclists to protect vulnerable road users and maintain safety at busy urban crossings.