A tragic road accident occurred on January 19 at 6:15 p.m. in the village of Zavadka, Stryi District, Lviv Region.
According to preliminary reports from law enforcement, a 38-year-old local resident lost control of an ATV, causing it to overturn and fall into a river.
- The ATV passenger, an 8-year-old boy from the same village, sustained injuries and died in an ambulance.
- The driver suffered bodily injuries and was hospitalized.
Criminal Proceedings
Investigators have opened a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of traffic safety rules).
Penalties
The driver faces:
- Imprisonment for 3 to 8 years,
- Revocation of driving privileges for up to 3 years or without such a penalty.
Police are working to determine all the circumstances of the incident.