Driver to be prosecuted in Rivne region for fleeing after hitting a pedestrian

Driver to be prosecuted in Rivne region for fleeing after hitting a pedestrian

Investigators established that a 44-year-old driver of an “Opel Astra,” a resident of the village of Rokytne in the Kostopil territorial community, failed to reduce speed and struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was crossing the roadway at an uncontrolled crosswalk. After the traffic accident, the driver left the scene.

This is reported by Rivne24

As a result of the accident, the minor sustained serious injuries, including a jaw fracture and multiple bruises.

The police quickly located both the vehicle and the driver, who later confessed to the crime.

The 44-year-old resident of the Rivne district has been charged with committing a crime.

The investigator has completed the pre-trial investigation, and the materials of the criminal proceedings have already been sent to court.