“A fatal road accident involving five cars occurred in the Kyiv region. In the Kyiv region, a Nissan driver was killed during an attempt to overtake, colliding with a collector’s Ford Transit. The accident caused a chain reaction involving three more trucks near the village of Piskivka.”, — write on: unn.ua
It is reported UNN with reference to the press service of the Kyiv region police.
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The 67-year-old driver of a Nissan car was performing an overtaking maneuver. The man was unable to maintain control of the car and collided with a Ford Transit collection vehicle.
As a result, a chain reaction occurred: the Ford Transit crashed into several trucks, including Volvo, Ford and GAZ. The driver of the Nissan died on the spot from his injuries.
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The police are working at the scene, the reasons and circumstances of the accident are currently being investigated.
For reference
The number of road accidents increased by 8-9% per year. According to the Department of Patrol Police, almost 40% of all traffic accidents with victims in Ukraine occur due to speeding. This problem persists despite recent changes in traffic regulations.
From November 1, in all cities of Ukraine, the speed limit on the streets was again set at the level of 50 km/h. At the same time, this is not so much an issue of infrastructure as of regulatory regulation.
According to official data, 21,562 road accidents occurred in Ukraine in 10 months of 2024, in which 2,541 people died. Compared to last year, the number of such accidents increased by 8-9%.
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