The key facts

  • The accident occurred on November 2 at around 23:45 in Miroki, Shakhrisabz district
  • Passenger F.Yu., born in 2005, died in hospital from his injuries
  • A case has been opened under Part 2 of Article 266 of the Criminal Code; the investigation continues

Circumstances of the accident

A fatal road traffic accident occurred in the Shakhrisabz district of the Kashkadarya region. This was reported by the press service of the regional road traffic safety department — the report was prepared by Gazeta. The accident happened on November 2 at 23:45 on a local road passing through the Miroki mahalla.

Victims

According to the department, 20-year-old driver I.U., driving an Onix, lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a concrete barrier on the roadside. Passenger F.Yu., born in 2005, died in hospital from his injuries. The driver and another passenger, Sh.Q., born in 2008, received first aid from medics.

Investigation

Following the incident, the investigative department of the Shakhrisabz district internal affairs office opened a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 266 of the Criminal Code — violation of traffic safety rules or vehicle operation resulting in a person's death. Investigative actions are ongoing. The press service's statement does not specify what exactly caused the loss of control; judging by the status of the investigation, this question remains to be established by investigators.