On Monday, February 10, a fatal road accident occurred near the village of Karachunivka in the Kryvyi Rih district of the Dnipropetrovsk region. The driver of a Lada car hit a cyclist who was crossing the road with his vehicle at a pedestrian crossing.
According to preliminary information, the 38-year-old driver of the car was heading to Kryvyi Rih. The man did not have time to brake when the cyclist started to cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. The impact was so strong that the bicycle flew into pieces, and the pedestrian died on the spot.
The doctors who arrived at the scene only confirmed the victim's death. The car was also damaged in the collision.
Police arrived at the scene immediately and began investigating the circumstances of the tragedy. According to the driver, he does not remember exactly how the accident happened. The situation is complicated by the fact that the incident occurred at dawn, when visibility on the road may have been limited.
The deceased's relatives also arrived at the scene to help investigators establish the details of the incident.
This tragedy reminds us of the importance of following traffic rules by all road users. Especially at pedestrian crossings, which should be areas of increased attention for drivers. Police urge drivers and pedestrians to be attentive, especially at night and on unlit sections of roads.
Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement will determine responsibility for this fatal accident.
