A fatal traffic accident occurred in Pavlodar. The driver of a Geely Emgrand car died after crashing into a tram line support at the intersection of Nursultan Nazarbayev and Zhayau Musa streets. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Police have opened a criminal case regarding the accident. According to the Pavlodar Regional Police Department, preliminary investigation established that the driver failed to choose a safe speed and collided with a tram pole.
"A criminal case has been opened regarding the traffic accident at the intersection of N. Nazarbayev and Zhayau Musa streets, which resulted in the death of the driver of a Geely Emgrand car. It has been preliminarily established that the driver, having failed to choose a safe speed, collided with a tram pole," the police department reported.
The circumstances and causes of the incident will be determined during the pre-trial investigation. The police department reminded drivers that to prevent such accidents, they must follow traffic rules, choose a safe speed, especially in areas with heavy traffic, and monitor the technical condition of their vehicles.
Accident details
The accident occurred in the central part of Pavlodar, at the intersection of Nursultan Nazarbayev and Zhayau Musa streets. This intersection is considered one of the busiest in the city. According to eyewitnesses, the Geely Emgrand was traveling at high speed and crashed into a tram pole. The impact was so strong that the car was severely damaged.
Police appeal
The Pavlodar Regional Police Department urges drivers to observe safety measures. "To prevent traffic accidents, drivers must strictly follow traffic rules, choose a safe speed, especially in areas with heavy traffic, and monitor the technical condition of their vehicles," department representatives stated.
Statistics
In Pavlodar region, the number of traffic accidents has decreased in recent years, but accidents with severe consequences still occur. According to experts, to improve road safety, infrastructure needs to be improved and driver culture needs to be raised.
Conclusion
This incident once again reminds of the importance of following traffic rules. Police are continuing investigative measures. The exact causes of the accident will be determined during the investigation.