In Saratov, reports indicate that the youngest son of the regional governor, Roman Busargin, was among those affected by a serious crash involving two passenger cars and a heavy-duty truck. The information is sourced to TASS citing two unnamed agencies.
Local traffic authorities reported that at 15:00 on Sokolovaya Street, two Lada Granta vehicles and a Man heavy truck were in collision. Authorities are assessing the sequence of events that led to the crash and are identifying all participants and witnesses involved (TASS).
Witnesses said that two people who were passengers in one of the Lada Granta cars died at the scene, while a third person was transported to a medical facility for treatment. Investigators are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and to confirm the identities of those involved (TASS).
Officials said they are actively pursuing forensic and investigative steps to establish how the collision occurred and whether any safety violations or road conditions contributed to the outcome (TASS).
Portal 164.ru reported that Busargin has two children, a 16-year-old son and a 19-year-old daughter. Official records indicate that the deceased individual shares the governor’s surname, but it has not been confirmed whether the governor’s son was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash (164.ru).
Fatal accident
Images from the scene show a severely damaged black Lada, with a substantial portion of the vehicle gone following the impact. The collision appears to have affected both the front passenger seat and the rear seat, with two people pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old man was transported to a hospital for further evaluation and care (TASS).
Officials noted that two young individuals died before emergency responders arrived. One passenger, a young man in serious condition, was taken to a city medical facility, while another young man would require outpatient treatment after evaluation and instructions from regional health authorities (TASS).
Authorities did not disclose the ages of the victims but confirmed that a minor was among those who lost their lives (TASS).
An eyewitness suggested that the black Lada attempted to maneuver between a stationary truck and a white Lada, creating a narrow corridor as the driver of the black car accelerated. The eyewitness described the truck as stationary at the time and noted there was no clear stopping distance involved before the collision occurred (164.ru).
Another eyewitness, Victor, said the black Lada skidded while the truck remained on the roadside. He described a very strong impact and confirmed that two people were seriously injured on the scene; medical services arrived within about 20 to 30 minutes according to his account (socialbites.ca).
Victor added that bystanders offered assistance to those injured at the site of the crash (socialbites.ca).
Engaged in motorsports
It is reported that Busargin’s son participated in regional and national motorsport events. He took part in all-around competitions, appearing in the Russian Championship and national-level events in the previous year. The Saratov regional youth team reportedly earned championships, and the young racer achieved top finishes in events labeled as “Non-Standard” and “Classic” routes. In a past interview, the governor noted that his son had worked at a gas station for a period. Before the accident, the student had driven a Lada, but he was in the passenger seat during the incident. His interests extended to wrestling, swimming, and skiing (TASS).
Public condolences were posted by residents on social media, with many reflecting on the governor’s loss and noting that the second victim may have been a classmate of Busargin’s son. Reports also mention that another member of the class recently drowned (164.ru).
The vehicle is linked to Nail Akçurin, born in 1998. Local sources note attempts to sell a 2012 Lada for several years, valued at roughly half a million rubles. The car reportedly featured air suspension and a high-end music system (164.ru).
Records indicate the Lada belonged to multiple owners, some of whom were associated with street racing activities (164.ru).