In Sakhalin, a gas station employee who had been drinking took a customer’s car and crashed into a pole. A Telegram channel reported the incident as the vehicle being stolen while the driver was fleeing a police pursuit.
Witnesses and traffic police on Popovich Street in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk noticed the driver’s erratic behavior. He did not comply with stop orders and attempted to evade law enforcement, creating dangerous situations along the route.
The chase culminated when the driver collided with a pole on Dzerzhinsky Street. After the crash, authorities detained him. The individual was identified as a 36-year-old local resident who worked at the gas station and reportedly took the customer’s car for a ride, with no permission to take the vehicle.
Charges were brought against the man for theft and repeated driving under the influence. The case highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving and vehicle theft in the region. The investigation continues to determine the full circumstances, including how the vehicle was obtained and whether any other persons were involved in the incident.
Earlier reports mention a separate case where a 14-year-old on Sakhalin was reported to have locked themselves in an apartment and to have stolen a relative’s car. This incident underscores broader safety concerns and the varying levels of risk associated with car theft and unauthorized vehicle use in the area. [Source: Telegram channel PE Sakhalin]”