Russian policeman kills pedestrian near Finnish border

A police officer shot down a pedestrian to death in the Leningrad region, after which he left the scene of the accident and hid a service car. It is assumed that the major was driving in a state of intoxication. This is reported by Fontanka.

The accident occurred at about 6:00 on November 14 near the checkpoint “Svetogorsk”. According to 47news, the service “Lada Iskra” under the control of a 41-year-old policeman hit a 42-year-old man who was crossing the road outside a pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian died on the spot.

In the cabin of the car was also a 23-year-old operative of the same department. He's on trial as a witness.

The major was detained for two days. A criminal case has been initiated, the maximum penalty for which is 12 years imprisonment.