In Volgograd, authorities reported that a 51-year-old man seized a taxi and triggered a serious crash. The incident was documented by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Volgograd Region.
Police patrols observed a Renault Logan moving in an erratic pattern. The driver refused to stop when signaled by officers, leading to a collision with five vehicles as he attempted to flee the pursuit. Investigators later identified the suspect as a Stavropol resident who appeared to be under the influence, and it was noted that the vehicle did not belong to him.
According to the report, the individual reportedly used the taxis that were stationed on the road near the scene of the incident. He apparently climbed from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat after noticing that the ignition key was in the lock and then drove away. The incident unfolded quickly as the suspect tried to escape, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash that drew immediate attention from emergency responders and local traffic authorities.
The suspect was detained and brought to a police station where officials began processing traffic violations connected to the event. A court subsequently ordered administrative detention for ten days for the hijacking offense. Investigators said that a criminal case under Article 166 of the Russian Criminal Code, which covers illegal possession of a vehicle, could be opened depending on the ongoing findings.
Earlier reports mentioned a different taxi hijacking case involving a person known by the name St. who died in a major traffic accident in St. Petersburg, underscoring ongoing concerns about vehicle-related crimes in several regions.
Authorities stressed that road safety remains a priority, and they urged drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant about erratic driving patterns, especially where taxis and other public transport vehicles operate. Law enforcement officials prepared to pursue all legal avenues to ensure accountability and prevent repeat offenses, while public safety communications advised road users to follow traffic signals and cooperate with officers during incidents of this nature. Attribution: Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Volgograd Region; local police statements and official press releases.