A horrific traffic accident with a fatality in the Nizhny Novgorod region has turned into a criminal case.

      On August 11, 2026, at 19:00, incidents A criminal case has been initiated following a traffic accident with a deceased passenger in the Voskresensky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region, reported the regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The accident occurred on August 7, 2026, on the 21st kilometer of the Kaliniha - Yeldzh - Orehi road. According to preliminary data, a 31-year-old man was behind the wheel of a KAIYI E5 in a state of intoxication and was deprived of the right to drive vehicles. The man had previously been held criminally liable three times: twice under Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and once under Article 264.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. A 39-year-old man was sitting in the front passenger seat of the car. The driver did not choose a safe speed and lost control. The car went off the road and crashed into a tree. The passenger died at the scene. A case has been opened against the driver under part 4 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. He is in custody. Investigators are establishing all the circumstances of the incident. The car and other items relevant to the investigation have been seized. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded that for violating traffic rules by a driver who is in a state of intoxication and deprived of the right to drive, if this inadvertently leads to a person's death, a sentence of 5 to 12 years of imprisonment is provided. Additionally, a ban on holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for up to three years may be imposed. It was previously reported that the Nizhny Novgorod region ranked last in the accident rate on the roads. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+