The Lviv regional police calls on road users – drivers of vehicles and pedestrians – to strictly follow safety rules.
Drivers, do not exceed the permitted and safe speed, especially in populated areas, in adverse road and weather conditions, as well as in conditions of low visibility. Also, carefully monitor the situation on the road and do not be distracted from driving. Pedestrians – cross the carriageway in the designated places and in compliance with all safety measures. Take care of your life and health.
Yesterday, 21 October, at around 10.40 a.m. on Chornovil Avenue, a 64-year-old Lviv resident, hit an 82-year-old woman from Lviv. As a result, the woman was injured and taken to hospital.
Investigators of the territorial police unit opened criminal proceedings over the incident under Part 1 of Article 286 (Violation of traffic safety rules) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The maximum penalty provided for by the sanction of the article is restraint of liberty for up to three years, with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for up to three years.
The police are establishing the circumstances of the incident.
Lviv regional police communication department