The incident on Moscow’s Isakovsky Street involved a Nissan driver who reversed into an elderly woman and fled the scene, according to a report from the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office shared on its Telegram channel. The office described the act as a hit-and-run in which the driver did not stay to cooperate with authorities or assist the victim, and it noted that bystanders providing first aid helped until medical teams arrived.
Witnesses and officials indicate that the initial response came from passersby who called for an ambulance and notified law enforcement. The injured woman, age 80, sustained serious injuries that compromised her condition. Investigators from the North-West District prosecutor’s office in Moscow have taken the matter under their control and are pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the driver.
Security footage from the area reportedly shows the collision occurred in a courtyard or communal space, with a white Nissan crossover moving in reverse and striking the retiree, causing her to fall hard onto the asphalt. After stopping briefly, the driver approached the victim, then returned to the vehicle and drove away. At the moment of impact, the woman’s back faced the oncoming vehicle, complicating the assessment of the driver’s actions.
Separately, early morning traffic incidents in St. Petersburg were reported involving a head-on collision between a patrol car and a BMW, underscoring ongoing concerns about road safety and the enforcement response in major Russian cities. Authorities emphasize that inquiries into these events are ongoing and that those responsible will be held to account.
In summaries issued by official channels, the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office reaffirmed its commitment to a thorough, speedy investigation. The case highlights the importance of bystander aid in emergencies and the swift mobilization of emergency services to minimize harm. It also underscores the legal obligation of drivers to remain at the scene of any crash and to assist law enforcement and medical responders as required by law. The prosecutor’s office has promised updates as the investigative process advances, and it has stressed that justice will be pursued with due diligence.