News from Dagestan confirms a fatal incident involving pedestrians in the early hours of the morning. The regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the event and described the initial response by local police and emergency services. The official statement emphasizes that the crash occurred on a busy highway used by residents and visitors each day, not far from a settlement cluster where traffic tends to slow and speed changes can be hazardous. Investigators are gathering facts about the sequence of events, reviewing nearby cameras, speaking with witnesses, and checking the vehicles involved to determine whether traffic laws were observed in the moments leading up to the collision. The region’s law enforcement leadership pledged a thorough, transparent inquiry.
On the Karabudakhkent Lower Dzhengutai highway, a 56-year-old man driving a foreign-made car crossed into the oncoming lane. The sudden intrusion caused a direct impact with a person or persons in the near shoulder area, then the vehicle veered to the side of the road where a woman and two children, aged six and eight, were standing. The force of the crash threw the pedestrians onto the verge and forced bystanders to react with shock. The scene attracted a flurry of activity as bystanders offered assistance while responders worked to secure the area, preserve evidence, and ensure medical aid would reach the injured as quickly as possible.
Emergency medical teams transported the injured to the nearest hospital for urgent treatment. Doctors provided intensive care and rapid stabilization, but the woman and the two children could not be saved. The hospital arranged for specialists to examine the victims further and for family notifications to proceed with the inevitable conversations that follow such losses. The community watched as authorities coordinated with health services to support the surviving relatives and ensure that all appropriate medical and social services were available during this difficult time.
Officials from the State Traffic Inspectorate remained at the scene to manage traffic, direct vehicles away from the crash zone, and complete the collection of physical and digital evidence. The ministry’s statement confirmed that investigators would continue to clarify the circumstances, verify the identities of everyone involved, and compile a comprehensive report detailing driving behavior, vehicle dynamics, and road conditions at the moment of impact. Law enforcement cautioned that the investigation would consider dashcam footage, witness statements, and any nearby surveillance that could shed light on how the accident unfolded.
Attention quickly shifted to the prosecutor’s office as it prepared to scrutinize the case from a broader legal perspective. Regional prosecutors ordered a formal inspection to determine whether road safety requirements were observed and whether any violations contributed to these tragic consequences. The process will involve reviewing the maintenance of safety equipment on the highway, the effectiveness of road markings, lighting, and any enforcement actions in the area prior to the crash, along with a thorough audit of the driver’s credentials and eligibility to operate a vehicle on public roads.
Investigators explained that the prosecutor’s office would supervise the procedural aspects of the case and that results would be released as information became available. The communications emphasized accountability and transparency, with prosecutors noting that the inquiry would operate on the principle that the public deserves a clear account of what happened and why, supported by documented evidence and official records. Throughout the process, authorities urged patience from residents while the review proceeded and stressed that safety remains the top priority for the region.
Early findings from the scene and preliminary tests indicate the driver had consumed alcohol at the time of the crash. Authorities said subsequent toxicology results would be reviewed in full, and the case will include an assessment of whether any prior violations or warnings pertain to the operator of the vehicle. Officials cautioned that conclusions would require careful cross-checking of test results with vehicle data and incident reports before any final statements are issued.
Earlier this year a separate incident in the Kirov region involved a drunk driver who struck a crowd. Official statements reference this prior event to underscore ongoing concerns about road safety and the impact of alcohol on driving behavior. Regional authorities reaffirm the need for strict enforcement of traffic laws, greater vigilance around highway bottlenecks, and continued public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing impaired driving and protecting pedestrians across all districts.