The traffic accident occurred on the evening of December 27 on 7 April Street. The driver, R.M., born in 2004, struck the pedestrian, K.A., born in 1995, who was crossing the roadway. After the incident, the driver left the scene of the accident, resulting in the pedestrian dying from severe injuries.
The driver was quickly apprehended and handed over to the investigative authorities of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek.
A criminal case was initiated against him under Article 312 (Violation of traffic rules and operation of vehicles) of the Criminal Code. The driver has been placed in a temporary detention facility as a suspect.
A medical examination confirmed that at the time of the accident, the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
The vehicle involved in the accident was impounded. Necessary examinations have already begun, and further procedural decisions will be made based on their results.
The investigation is ongoing.
