In Anapa, law enforcement detained a driver who was under the influence after a pursuit ended with a crash. The incident, reported through the Telegram channel of the Krasnodar Territory Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, highlights the sequence of events witnessed by onlookers and captured by police cameras.
Authorities attempted to halt a BMW SUV as it entered the city limits. The driver accelerated, attempting to flee and avoid interception. The pursuit unfolded through urban streets, with officers guiding the stop using standard traffic control procedures and emergency signals. The driver chose to push forward, ignoring commands and increasing speed in a desperate bid to escape custody.
During the chase, the pursuing officers managed to close in on the vehicle. The driver eventually lost control, leading to a crash that brought the pursuit to a halt. After the collision, the man resisted arrest, prompting officers to use appropriate measures to secure him. Medical examination confirmed that the 37-year-old individual was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Administrative protocols were initiated under several provisions of the Administrative Offenses Code, including disobedience to police officers and running a red light. Video footage captured the moment the suspect’s car crossed a roadway in violation of traffic signals, illustrating the sequence of events from the initial stop attempt to the final arrest. The case is being reviewed in accordance with applicable legal procedures to determine appropriate penalties and ensure public safety.
In a separate note, a separate incident involving a truck in Yakutsk was reported, where a tank fell from a vehicle and collided with an oncoming Toyota. This incident underscores the ongoing emphasis on road safety and the various risks present on regional highways, reinforcing the need for strict adherence to traffic laws and cautious driving practices. [Official incident report]