In the city of Omsk, a Toyota driven by a young man collided with a metal road sign post, causing the sign to topple onto a female pedestrian who was on the sidewalk. The incident was shared on the Telegram channel of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and a video recording of the moment has since circulated online. The event happened on a Thursday morning, and witnesses say the car strike was sudden and loud enough to draw a crowd of bystanders before emergency responders arrived.
According to authorities, the Toyota was operated by a man born in 1998, who was near house number 14 on Lukashevich Street at the time of the crash. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, veered toward a fence next to the road, and struck a metal fence and the supporting pole for a road sign. The impact caused the sign to fall onto a woman born in 1973, who was standing on the pavement and had no opportunity to move away from the path of the car. The precise sequence of events is under investigation as traffic police work to reconstruct how the accident unfolded.
Rescue teams arrived promptly and transported the injured pedestrian to a hospital for treatment. In the video footage released by the authorities, the traffic light near the pedestrian crossing is visible, showing a red signal for vehicles and a red pedestrian signal, yet the crossing proceeded as pedestrians stepped into the roadway. The footage also shows the moment the Toyota crosses the street and collides with the roadside signpost, resulting in debris and the heavy sign landing on the passerby. Investigators are examining the signals, the alignment of the sign, and the driver’s actions in the moments leading up to the crash to determine contributing factors.
Earlier reports mentioned a separate road incident on a highway in the Moscow region involving multiple trucks. While not related to the Omsk case, these details are part of the general traffic safety environment being monitored by authorities. The ongoing investigation in Omsk will include statements from witnesses, a review of surveillance footage from nearby areas, and an assessment of whether any traffic control devices contributed to the accident. The department emphasizes the importance of staying clear of road signs and obstacles, particularly near pedestrian crossings, and ensuring that signals and barriers are considered when maneuvering in urban areas.