In Primorsky Krai a Taxi Driver Fatally Endangered a Passenger’s Dog During a Stop in Ussuriysk
In the city of Ussuriysk, located in Primorsky Krai, a disturbing incident unfolded on Krasnoznamennaya Street when a taxi driver accidentally ran over a passenger’s dog as the animal lay near the vehicle during a stop. The event occurred on a March evening and has since become a point of discussion among local residents and road safety observers.
The passenger recounts that the dog was already beneath the vehicle when she exited the car to attend to the animal. She had just stepped out and released the dog from its leash, moving a short distance away, when the taxi driver appears to have rolled forward and struck the pet. She asserts that the dog had been momentarily under the wheels and that her own step backward did not prevent the accident. The passenger described a chaotic moment when she realized the danger, noting that the leash appeared to lengthen as the car drove over the dog. She says she shouted at the driver to stop, recalling that the driver did not respond with assistance and left the scene in a hurry.
The injured animal was left in distress and was transported to a veterinary clinic for treatment. At the time of reporting, there was no available update on the dog’s condition. Local accounts indicate the passenger sought help from the taxi driver and subsequently from the traffic police, but police representatives neither arrived at the scene nor offered immediate assistance. The passenger also contacted Yandex.Taxi, whose representatives pledged to take action against the driver; however, the passenger reports that no formal confirmation of this commitment was provided at that moment.
In the aftermath, questions about accountability are central. The passenger asserts that the driver displayed a lack of concern and did not render aid, a detail that has intensified discussions about driver responsibility and customer service in ride-hailing situations. Law enforcement and taxi company officials have been urged to clarify the status of any disciplinary measures and to provide timely responses to the affected party. The incident highlights ongoing debates about animal welfare and road safety within fast-moving urban environments, especially in mid-sized regional cities where street traffic interacts with pedestrians and pets on a daily basis.
While this case draws parallels to other disputes involving pets and vehicles, it stands out for the emotional impact on the owner and the practical questions it raises regarding post-accident procedures. The local reaction underscores a broader concern about how road incidents involving animals are reported, investigated, and resolved. Authorities and service providers are encouraged to review incident response protocols to ensure that motorists and operators act promptly and compassionately when a pet is involved. The situation remains under review as more information becomes available and as veterinary updates are communicated to the public, with the public awaiting a clear account of any penalties or corrective actions imposed on the involved driver.
Previously in similar circumstances, courts have ordered compensation in cases where a pet was harmed in traffic incidents. For instance, a pensioner was required to pay approximately sixty thousand rubles in a related case involving damages to a vehicle following an accident that affected a dog in Sverdlovsk. This historical context may inform ongoing discussions about liability and compensation in the current case, though each incident involves unique facts and legal considerations. [citation needed]