Pensioner died under the wheels of a paver in the Slutsk district

In Slutsk district 49-year-old machinist asphalt layer to death crushed 72-year-old pensioner during road works. This was reported in the Investigative Committee.

The tragedy occurred today at about 12:50 on the highway N-8540 in the agro-town of Gresk. According to the investigation, during the movement of the construction machine in reverse, the driver hit an elderly man who entered the repair area. From the received injuries, the pedestrian died on the spot.

An investigative team worked at the scene. The investigator, together with the GKSE specialist, conducted an inspection, recorded a trace picture and seized technical documentation. According to preliminary data, the site of work was fenced with water filling blocks. A set of expert studies was appointed.

The Slutsky district department of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Belarus initiated a criminal case against the driver under Part 1 of Article 144 (causing death by negligence) of the Criminal Code.

Photo: SC of Belarus