A report to the Artem city division of the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Primorsky Territory described a traffic incident near Vokzalnaya Street. A driver of a foreign vehicle collided with a pedestrian and then disappeared from the scene. The pedestrian did not require medical care, but traffic police promptly initiated a search for the elusive driver to determine who was responsible for the crash and to secure proper accountability.
Following up on the lead, investigators located the suspicious car close to Frunzestraat house number 67. Inside the vehicle they found a 40-year-old man who, according to initial observations, appeared to be intoxicated and did not hold a valid driver’s license. A medical assessment confirmed the presence of alcohol in his system, aligning with information reported by the authorities.
During the encounter, the driver attempted to offer a bribe to the traffic police officer, proposing 16 thousand rubles as a way to avoid consequences. He placed the money in the cap of the officer, which had been left in the back seat of the patrol vehicle, signaling an attempt to influence the official proceedings. The attempt was noted by the responding police investigators and recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
Subsequent actions led to the filing of two administrative protocols against the driver. The first charged him with driving a vehicle without the right to operate one, in violation of Part 2 of Article 12.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The second addressed the breach of duties connected with a traffic accident, as defined by Part 12 of Article 12.27 of the same code. These steps reflected the seriousness of the infraction and the driver’s failure to comply with established regulations following a collision.
In addition, a criminal case was opened under Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers driving a vehicle while intoxicated by a person who is subject to administrative penalties or who has a prior criminal record. The pattern of behavior suggested by the case, including a prior administrative sanction for intoxicated driving, helped trigger the decision to pursue criminal charges alongside administrative ones.
The records indicate that the individual had previously been held responsible for driving under the influence. As a result, a prior sanction included a monetary fine of 30 thousand rubles and a suspension of driving privileges for a period of one year and six months. This prior experience added to the seriousness of the current incident and was a factor in the decision to pursue both administrative and criminal avenues in parallel.
As the investigation progressed, authorities also initiated proceedings related to a bribe in connection with the initial traffic violation. This move signified that officials viewed the case as involving illegal attempts to influence the outcome of the enforcement process. At this stage, the individual appeared to face additional penalties in connection with these actions, reinforcing the broader message that attempts to corrupt enforcement personnel would be treated with vigilance and seriousness. Meanwhile, the person remained detained for a period of 15 days as investigators continued to gather evidence and determine the full scope of responsibility involved in the incident.