Tragic Collision on the Western High-Speed Diameter In Saint Petersburg Involving an Elderly Driver
An elderly driver operating a Skoda Rapid traveled in the wrong direction along a distinct stretch of the Western High-Speed Diameter in Saint Petersburg. The vehicle reportedly covered roughly 22 kilometers in the oncoming lane before colliding with another car. The incident was reported by Crush on the moika. The driver died at the scene, with ambulance crews arriving after the tragedy had unfolded.
According to the report, the Skoda Rapid was moving in the opposite lane toward the Zelenogorsky district. The impact caused this car to strike a passenger vehicle first and then a pickup truck. The driver did not survive the crash. Passengers in the other vehicle included a family. A 12-year-old boy sustained a concussion and lung contusion and was treated on the scene and transported for further medical evaluation. The child remained under medical supervision as authorities continued their investigation. [Crush on the moika]
Initial details revealed that the deceased was 69 years old and had been the subject of a manhunt the day before due to concerns about memory problems reported by relatives. Reports indicate the person had a history of traffic violations, with information suggesting more than 40 municipal or traffic-related infractions within the past year. [Crush on the moika]
Earlier, witnesses in the Moscow region captured footage showing a VAZ-2115 driver traveling in the opposite direction on a major highway at high speed. The video sparked further discussion about road safety and the risks associated with wrong-way driving on busy routes. [Crush on the moika]