Battered taxi driver passenger jumped out of the car on the move

In Makhachkala, a taxi driver beat up a 52-year-old passenger during a trip. Frightened by the man's further actions, the woman opened the door and jumped out of a moving car. The suspect was arrested and the victim needed medical attention. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan.

According to the Agency, the incident occurred at about 19:40. A 28-year-old man was driving the taxi.

During the trip, a conflict arose between the driver and the passenger. The woman asked to stop the car, but the taxi driver instead increased the speed.

After another comment from the client, the man punched her in the face. Waiting for the car to slow down, the frightened passenger opened the door and left the cabin on the move.

The driver was arrested. In the police department, he admitted that he used force during an argument with a passenger.

The victim received medical assistance. The circumstances of the incident are clarified by Makhachkala police officers.