A blogger, Valeria Chekalina, known by the handle Lerchek, reported an incident in central Moscow via social media. The post described a traffic collision involving her Bentley and a BMW. According to the account, the BMW struck the Bentley while Lerchek was pausing to allow a pedestrian to cross. The impact reportedly caused Lerchek to strike her head on the windshield and injure her knee. It was stated that the airbags did not deploy during the crash.
Following the collision, damage was noted on the Bentley, including the loss of a letter from the vehicle’s branding on the trunk and damage to the bumper. The blogger described the scene with candid remarks about the situation and the aftermath.
In her statement, Lerchek reflected on the experience, describing a moment when she found herself physically shaken and wondering how the incident had occurred. She noted that the air cushions did not deploy as expected and commented on the need for bumper replacement based on the visible damage.
The timeline of events extended beyond the accident itself. In March 2023, a criminal case involving Valeria Chekalina and her husband was referenced in relation to tax matters. The case allegedly involved the legalization of funds through purchases of dollars in order to conceal the origin of the money and its connection to criminal activity. The charges centered on tax evasion and related financial actions, as reported by official investigative bodies.
In a later update, it was announced by a government official that tax debts had been settled, with statements indicating significant sums were paid by Valeria Chekalina and her husband. The information referenced formal actions taken by the Investigative Committee and related authorities during the process of resolving the tax obligations.
Earlier coverage also noted emotional responses during related hearings, highlighting the tension and drama that surrounded the proceedings at the time.