Video shows altercation involving a traffic police inspector in Makhachkala
A traffic police inspector is seen in a video making forceful contact with a mini-moped rider, striking the rider on the back of the head with a baton. The footage, distributed via the Telegram channel Traffic accident in Dagestan, raises questions about the sequence of events and the inspector’s actions during a roadside confrontation.
According to the clip, the inspector attempted to halt the motorcyclist who had initially appeared to slow or stop but then continued on. In the ensuing moments, the officer reportedly threw a baton toward the rider, striking him on the back of the head. The video then shows the rider being thrown to the pavement and subsequently detained by the officer. No information in the footage confirms the exact charges or whether the rider sought police assistance afterward.
The report notes that details about any resulting punishment for the motorcycle driver are not provided. The incident is one of several recent safety-related events being reviewed by residents and authorities in the Dagestan region, where traffic enforcement incidents have drawn public scrutiny.
In a separate scene captured on another security camera, a heavy semi-trailer truck travels slowly in the second lane from the curb near Moscow. A truck with a crane attachment sits ahead in the same lane. The driver of the semi-trailer appears to notice an obstacle at the last moment and attempts to brake, but collisions occur with a private vehicle, causing substantial damage to the truck cabin and the trailer bed. Wet cargo and debris from the torn awning scatter across the roadway as onlookers slow down and navigate around the mess. The incident involved a multi-lane highway setup, with five lanes on each side, creating a congested area that required careful driving from nearby vehicles. The driver’s condition has not yet been confirmed in official updates.
Earlier reports describe another incident near Moscow where a Mitsubishi minibus was involved in a disturbing event that includes gunfire directed at a woman and a separate sighting of a person entering a supermarket. Details remain limited, and authorities continue to investigate the sequence of events and any potential connections between separate traffic and public safety incidents in the region.
These events underscore ongoing concerns about road safety, incident response by law enforcement, and the broader impact of accidents on traffic flow in major urban corridors across Russia. Observers emphasize the importance of clear reporting, accountability, and adherence to established procedures to protect both motorists and officers while ensuring public safety during high-stress confrontations. Attribution: reporting from various security camera feeds and public posts in the Dagestan and Moscow regions.