A fatal traffic accident occurred in Zhlobin.
A car hit a 24-year-old woman.
The girl received injuries incompatible with life and died at the scene.
BELTA reports this with reference to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Gomel Regional Executive Committee.
Details of the tragedy in Zhlobin
The accident occurred on Saturday, November 16, at approximately 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of Leningradskaya and Polevaya streets.
A Ford Focus hit a pedestrian.
The vehicle was driven by a 25-year-old driver.
According to preliminary information, the young woman who was hit was crossing the road at a crosswalk, but on a red light.
As a result of the accident, the girl received very serious injuries. The victim died at the scene.
At the moment, experts are investigating all the circumstances of the tragedy.
The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate has issued the following reminder to drivers: when driving a vehicle, you must be attentive and careful. In addition, a driver must slow down when approaching a pedestrian crossing. You must also be prepared for the possible need to make a complete stop so as not to hit a pedestrian who accidentally steps out.
The State Traffic Inspectorate reminded pedestrian road users that they can only cross the roadway at a pedestrian crossing and only when the pedestrian traffic light is green.
For reference
A road traffic accident is an event that occurs during the movement of a vehicle on the road and with its participation, in which people are killed or injured, or vehicles, structures, cargo are damaged, or other material damage is caused.
