A tragic road accident occurred in the Lviv region a few hours ago and was publicly reported by prosecution authorities. As a result of the crash, one child died and another child was injured and taken to hospital.
According to law enforcement, the driver of the passenger car was a prosecutor from one of the district prosecutor’s offices in the Lviv region. He was detained under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine.
Where and when it happened
The accident took place on February 24 at around 7:00 p.m., after dark, near the village of Smerekiv in Lviv district. Preliminary information indicates that the driver struck a pedestrian (or pedestrians), and one of the victims died at the scene from injuries.
What is known so far
The following key facts have been reported at this stage:
- date and time: 24 Feb 2026, approximately 7:00 p.m.
- location: near Smerekiv village, Lviv district
- driver: a prosecutor from a district prosecutor’s office in Lviv region
- detention: under Article 208 CPC of Ukraine
- driver screening: no signs of alcohol intoxication were found
- legal qualification: Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (traffic safety violation causing the death of a victim)
- investigation body: the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI/DBR)
- officials stated the case is under leadership oversight.
Injured children and official response
According to preliminary reports, a 14-year-old girl was killed, while her 10-year-old brother remains in serious condition in hospital. It was also noted that the children’s father is currently defending Ukraine on the front line.
The prosecution stated it is interested in a full, comprehensive, and impartial clarification of all circumstances, and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased child.