The Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs' traffic safety service provided information about the traffic accident. This was reported by Upl.uz.
On July 20, 2024, at approximately 13:10, a traffic accident occurred near the intersection of Oltintepa and Chahbud streets in the Mirzo Ulugbek district. The driver of a Tracker vehicle, traveling at high speed, collided with a Lacetti vehicle that was turning onto Sayohat street next to the Rublyovka store.
As a result of the collision, the Tracker driver lost control, hit a pedestrian standing at the roadside, and crashed into a parking area. Unfortunately, the pedestrian died at the scene due to the injuries sustained in this traffic accident.
A criminal case has been initiated based on part 2 of the violation of traffic safety rules under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The person involved in the crime may face a penalty of up to seven years of imprisonment.
According to witnesses, the driver was a minor; however, the official authorities have neither confirmed nor denied this information. All details of the incident are currently being investigated.
Accurate information will continue to be provided to the media and the public.
