Another tragic road traffic incident has shaken the Uchtepa district of the Uzbek capital, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on local roadways. A Chevrolet Onix vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street at an unregulated crosswalk on the Tashkent Ring Road.

According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs' Road Safety Department in Tashkent, the accident occurred around 3:00 PM on October 22. A 20-year-old driver allegedly failed to yield or stop in time, hitting the citizen on the crossing. The victim was promptly rushed to a medical facility by an emergency ambulance team.

Reports from local broadcasting indicate that despite intensive medical care provided at the hospital, the victim succumbed to their injuries and passed away. Eyewitness accounts shared with the media revealed that the deceased was a 20-year-old second-year university student.

Authorities are currently conducting a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officials also noted that in the wake of this fatal event, a traffic light has been urgently installed at the dangerous intersection to enhance pedestrian safety.

Source: www.gazeta.uz