In Novosibirsk, police detained a driver who allegedly struck a woman with a car near the Globus Theatre. The incident prompted a rapid police response, with witnesses providing initial details that helped officers move quickly on-scene and begin the investigation.
The detainment occurred as the driver was traveling toward a residence on Ordzhonikidze Street. It was identified as Alexander Bushkov, who is believed to be connected to a prominent local figure, possibly the son of the general director of a timber company and his former deputy.
The accident scene was the intersection of Serebrennikovskaya and Oktyabrskaya highways. A Geely Tugella, driven at a high speed, struck a 45-year-old woman named Inna Sh and then fled the area. The victim sustained fatal injuries, and authorities launched a search for the fleeing driver to secure accountability for the fatal collision.
Authorities reported that Alexander Bushkov was detained and remained in custody for two months while the investigation proceeded, with prosecutors expected to review the case as it develops.
In a separate note from regional traffic enforcement, there was a previously reported incident in Krasnoyarsk Territory involving a service worker who was found to be inebriated while transporting a coffin with the body of a deceased person in his private vehicle. This event was noted as part of ongoing attention to road safety and the handling of sensitive cargo in the region.