On the evening of June 19, near house 6 in the village of Razvilka, Leninsky district, a PAZ bus driver collided with an 11-year-old girl who was crossing the road at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. The impact was fatal, sending shockwaves through the community as the young victim sustained grave injuries. In the aftermath, the driver fled the scene, prompting a rapid police pursuit. The search extended beyond the immediate vicinity, leading to the suspect’s detention in Moscow at the entrance to a building on Lipetskaya Street. The suspect is a local resident born in 1981.
Authorities have opened a criminal case under Part 4 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code. That provision carries serious penalties, with a potential prison sentence ranging from five to twelve years. Investigators are carefully reconstructing the events of that evening, examining factors such as weather, lighting, traffic conditions, and pedestrian behavior at the time. At this stage, it has not been confirmed whether alcohol or other substances played a role in the incident. The investigation remains active, and investigators will pursue all relevant leads to determine accountability for the tragic events.
Residents of Razvilka and nearby communities are left to grapple with the loss, while local authorities emphasize road safety and the need for clear, well-marked pedestrian crossings. The case underscores the seriousness with which traffic safety violations are treated under Russian law, particularly when a fatality occurs and a driver fails to stop to render aid or face the consequences of the act. As more details emerge, officials will provide updates and continue their inquiry into the sequence of actions that led to this tragedy.
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