Deadly overtaking near Kaluga brought the driver to court

In the Kaluga region will be tried 52-year-old motorist, the fault of which in the accident killed a woman. The criminal case has already been sent to court.

According to investigators, the accident occurred in June 2026 on the highway Kaluga — Przemysl — Belev — Orel. The driver of the Kia K5 car drove into the oncoming lane and collided with the Ford Fiesta, moving towards its lane.

A woman who was driving a Ford Fiesta suffered serious injuries and died in hospital.

The Kaluga prosecutor's office approved the indictment. The man is charged with traffic violation, which led to the death of a person by negligence.

The maximum penalty under this article is up to five years in prison.

As told earlier “MK in Kaluga”, Kaluga emergency workers work in Pervomaisk.