The investigation into the high profile case of a major crash in Listvyanka village, Irkutsk district, on July 6, 2013, is complete. Witnesses were found and seven expert examinations confirmed the car was working properly. The suspected driver faces drunk driving charges causing two or more deaths, up to 9 years restriction of freedom and loss of driving rights for up to three years.
The investigation into the high-profile criminal case initiated in connection with the major traffic accident that occurred in the settlement of Listvyanka in the Irkutsk District on July 6, 2013, has been completed.During the investigation of the criminal case, the investigative authorities did everything possible to ensure an objective examination and to establish the exact circumstances of what happened. A great deal of work was carried out to identify witnesses to the traffic accident. Seven special forensic examinations were conducted, including automotive technical ones, which confirmed the proper functioning of the vehicle’s main components and assemblies at the time of the accident.
The alleged perpetrator is charged with the offense provided for by Part 6 of Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - violation of traffic rules and vehicle operation committed by a person in a state of intoxication, negligently causing the death of two or more persons. If guilt is confirmed in court, she may face punishment in the form of restriction of freedom for up to 9 years, with deprivation of the right to drive a car for up to three years.
Based on materials from the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Irkutsk Region