Crosswalk Crash Involves Minors in Nizhny Novgorod: Investigating Causes and Response

In Nizhny Novgorod, a troubling incident unfolded in the Sormovsky district along Gaugel Street, where young pedestrians were injured as they attempted to cross at an irregular crosswalk. The information was reported by STRC based on statements from local traffic authorities. The event occurred on a Sunday, April 2, and involved several minors who were traversing the roadway together after school or activities. Video from nearby surveillance shows three young people moving in a group toward the far curb. One teen sprinted ahead and reached the opposite sidewalk, but the other two appeared to hesitate, and the vehicle ahead could not safely slow in time to avoid a collision. The moment of impact was sudden and stressful for everyone nearby. After the crash, one of the injured teens stood up with help from a bystander, while the other girl was assisted by a passerby before responders arrived. The injuries proved serious enough to warrant transport to the regional children’s hospital for further evaluation and care. The hospital is a regional facility known for pediatric trauma services, and staff there provided initial assessments and treatment planning in the hours after the accident. and local traffic police reports.