A Geely crashed into a billboard support in Kherson: the driver was killed
The passenger was hospitalized with a head injury; her condition is serious
Today, November 2, at around 1:40 p.m., a Geely crashed into a billboard support on Mykolaivske Highway in Kherson. Its 39-year-old female driver sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Details of the crash were reported by the Communications Department of the Kherson Region Police.
According to preliminary findings, the woman failed to choose a safe speed and lost control of the car. The vehicle left the road and then crashed into the support. Judging by photos from the scene, the impact split the car in half.
A 35-year-old passenger was also in the car. She was taken to hospital with a traumatic brain injury, a concussion, and a chest contusion. Her condition is considered critical.
The police have opened criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, concerning violations of road safety rules or vehicle operation rules by people driving vehicles. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing, and the necessary expert examinations have already been commissioned.
The police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to share information by calling +38 (095) 811-39-92 or the special hotline at 102. Anonymity is guaranteed.
Previously, we reported:
- Fatal crash in Mykolaiv Region: car crashes into a tree and catches fire
- Crashed into a tree and died: morning crash in Mykolaiv
- Drunk-driving crash: car hits a tree in Mykolaiv Region — one person killed and three others injured
- SUV crashes into a tree in Mykolaiv Region — four people injured, including two children
- Last night in Korabelnyi, an SUV took out a billboard and a concrete pole (PHOTOS)
