In Irkutsk, the driver of minibus 23 was held administratively liable after a crash in which the minibus hit a barrier and tipped onto its side. An express test showed the 57 year old man was intoxicated, and the passengers suffered only bruises and scrapes, not requiring hospitalization. Police are now investigating, and the traffic police plan to assess the carrier and those who let the driver out on the route.
The driver of route taxi No. 23 was brought to administrative responsibility by law enforcement officers. In addition, an express test was conducted, which recorded the presence of alcohol intoxication in the 57-year-old man behind the wheel.After the administrative offense report was drawn up, the man was placed in the special detention facility of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs in Irkutsk.
As a reminder, on the evening of September 13, the driver of a Gazelle, while traveling along Ryabikov Boulevard, crashed into a metal barrier, after which the minibus overturned onto its side.
According to preliminary data, the passengers in the route taxi sustained bruises and abrasions. None of them was hospitalized.
At present, police are conducting a comprehensive investigation. In addition, together with supervisory authorities, traffic police inspectors intend to inspect the transport company and assess its management and staff responsible for monitoring the release of drivers onto the route.