Fatal accident: the governor revealed the data of the driver who shot down the Kirovchanka
During an operational meeting with the regional government, Alexander Sokolov expressed deep condolences to the relatives of the 68-year-old woman who died at the Theatre Square
The accident occurred on October 14 in the center of Kirov at one of the intersections, when a local resident was crossing the road at the permission signal of the traffic light.
The head of the region conveyed words of sympathy to the loved ones of the deceased both from himself and from all Kirov residents.
The head of the region noted that the driver fled the scene of the accident. Despite this, law enforcement officers quickly found out the identity of the fugitive and made the arrest.
The offender was Yuri Petukhov born in 1994.
Alexander Sokolov said that the behavior of the motorist is not amenable to a sound moral assessment, and also expressed confidence that the investigation will be brought to the end and the defendant will be punished.
The incident was the reason for a serious conversation about the culture of driving on the roads of Kirov and the region.
The governor appealed to all car owners to strictly observe traffic rules, recalling that driving a vehicle is associated with high responsibility for the lives of other people.
He put special emphasis on speed control and maximum concentration while driving.
In addition, the head of the Kirov region drew attention to the imminent onset of frosts and seasonal danger on the roads.
In this regard, Alexander Sokolov instructed to organize preventive measures and promptly remind drivers of the need to replace summer tires with winter tires.
