Trucker Killed by Asphalt Debris on M-4 Don Highway: Regional Investigation

In the Tula region, authorities have launched a criminal investigation following a fatal incident involving a truck driver who lost his life when a fragment of asphalt from the roadway came into his cab. The news originates from the regional Research Committee, which reported the event and the ongoing steps in the case. The tragedy occurred on the M-4 Don highway, with details emerging last December as investigators reconstructed the sequence of events and identified the factors that led to the fatal crash. The preliminary findings indicate that a portion of the road surface, projected upward from beneath the vehicle’s steering area, struck the windshield and struck the driver of a DAF truck, causing injuries that proved fatal at the scene. This account reflects the formal assessment of the incident and the risks encountered by road users on this stretch of the highway. The official report goes on to state that an organization was identified as responsible for ensuring the safe and continuous flow of traffic on this particular segment. In response, prosecutors opened a criminal case under article 238, paragraph 2, section c of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers the provision of services that fail to meet required safety standards. Investigators have begun collecting evidence and organizing materials for the case, including the process of identifying all individuals connected to the alleged wrongdoing. The current proceedings are part of a broader effort to address safety lapses on major transport routes and to hold accountable those whose actions or negligence may have jeopardized public security. In regional law enforcement news, there have been other recent incidents, including reports from Udmurtia about a police operation that ended under tense circumstances involving a suspect, which underscores the ongoing priority of traffic safety and accountability across multiple jurisdictions.