In Odesa region, a driver hit a child who was crossing the road: the wounded died in hospital

On August 21st, in the Odessa region, during the day, a road accident occurred on the "Odessa - Reni" highway within the village of Orlivka in the Izmail district. This information was reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odessa region.

Preliminary information suggests that a 36-year-old driver of a "Mercedes" car, while driving on one of the streets, collided with a boy when he was crossing the road at an unauthorized location.

The injured child was taken to the hospital, where, unfortunately, he succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

Police officers from the local police department are currently at the scene, working to establish all the circumstances of the road accident. The driver of the car was also tested for alcohol intoxication and was found to be sober.

The matter regarding entering information into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations under Article 286 Part 2 (violation of road safety rules or vehicle operation by persons driving vehicles that led to the death of a victim or caused serious bodily harm) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is being resolved.