A serious road incident near Nizhny Tagil involved a Land Rover SUV and two other passenger vehicles, according to information released by the Staff Police of the Sverdlovsk Region via their Telegram channel. The report details a crash that drew immediate attention from local authorities and emergency responders, highlighting the consequences of impaired driving on public roads.
The collision happened on Bykova Street over the course of a Sunday afternoon. Initial findings indicate that a 34-year-old man was driving a Range Rover Sport when he failed to maintain a safe following distance and collided with a Chevrolet Niva ahead of him. The force of the impact pushed the vehicles into a subsequent collision with an oncoming Ford Fusion, compounding the sequence of events and creating a multi-vehicle accident scene.
In the aftermath, both drivers and passengers faced injuries that required medical evaluation. The reports note that the driver and a passenger in the Ford Fusion, along with a 5-year-old passenger in the Chevrolet Niva, sustained bruises. All involved were assessed by medical personnel, and the victims were subsequently discharged to recover at home after examinations. The police statement emphasizes that medical clearance is an important part of handling traffic incidents to determine the seriousness of injuries and ensure proper care is followed up.
On-site investigations by traffic police revealed that the Land Rover driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash and that he did not possess a valid driving license. These findings led to an administrative protocol being opened against him, covering elements such as driving without a license, driving under the influence, failing to maintain a safe distance, and the absence of MTPL (Mandatory Third-Party Liability) insurance on the vehicle. The administrative process is typically aimed at documenting violations, deterring repeat behavior, and guiding potential enforcement actions by the relevant authorities.
The incident adds another layer to ongoing discussions about road safety, accountability, and enforcement of traffic laws in the region. Local authorities routinely stress the importance of following speed and distance regulations, ensuring proper insurance coverage, and remaining sober behind the wheel to protect all road users. Through investigations like this, the public is reminded that even seemingly ordinary commutes can quickly become dangerous when driving rules are ignored. [Source: Staff Police of the Sverdlovsk Region]
In a separate, unrelated note from the same area, a young woman in Magnitogorsk reportedly took a BMW belonging to a visiting acquaintance. The incident, while not connected to the Bykova Street crash, underscores ongoing concerns about vehicle theft and security in the region and has prompted authorities to remind residents to secure vehicles and report suspicious activity promptly for quicker intervention. [Source: Staff Police of the Sverdlovsk Region]