The head of Pervomaisk commented on the nighttime traffic accident with four injured.

      On August 20, 2026, at 16:46, Incidents The head of Pervomaisk, Elena Lebednova, commented on the nighttime car accident in which four people were injured. She stated that the young driver overestimated his skills and organized a nighttime race, the result of which was a car crashing into a tree, twisted metal, and serious injuries to the driver and passengers.

      “Lucky? No. We were just given another chance to reflect, taking only the metal,” the city head wrote in a group on VKontakte.

      She emphasized that the pursuit of “instant adrenaline” resulted in severe consequences, and the driver will now, in her opinion, bear moral responsibility for the health of the friends who entrusted their lives to him. She added that the chase for quick adrenaline led to serious consequences, and the driver, in her opinion, will bear moral responsibility for the health of the friends who trusted him.

      Lebednova specifically addressed the parents of adult children. She asked them to talk to young drivers and remind them that a car is not a toy, but a real danger. As the city head emphasized, a driver’s license is not a pass for entertainment, but a great responsibility for oneself and those riding alongside.

      “Don’t give lectures. Just say that you want them to come home alive. It works stronger than any fines,” Elena Lebednova emphasized.

      In concluding her address, the city head expressed hope that this accident would remain just a line in the news and not become the beginning of a personal tragedy for the victims and their families. Earlier, in her social media, the head of Pervomaisk publicly shamed a man for hay near the trash containers. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When republishing, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+