In Volyn, a drunk police officer struck two pedestrians and fled the scene

In the village of Soshychne in Volyn, a 20-year-old Kyiv police officer driving an Audi struck two pedestrians and fled the scene of the accident. The man has been notified that he is a suspect.

The accident occurred on the evening of October 25. According to the investigation, a 43-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were walking along the side of the road. Both sustained moderate injuries and are currently in the hospital.

The police officer was detained shortly after the accident. A test revealed a blood alcohol level of 2.07 per mille.

He is charged with violating traffic laws while intoxicated and endangering others. The vehicle was impounded, and prosecutors have filed a motion with the court for his arrest. The issue of a pretrial detention measure for the suspect is currently being decided.

Source: Office of the Prosecutor General

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