SBI launches investigation into fatal road accident in Mykolaiv region that killed a journalist. A military vehicle and a car driven by a journalist collided. She and her husband died in the hospital. This was reported by UNN with reference to the State Bureau of Investigation.
Details
The tragedy happened around six in the evening on November 19.
A military vehicle and a car driven by a journalist from one of Mykolaiv's media outlets collided on the highway near the village of Yefremivka, Novobuzka district.
The driver and a passenger, her husband, died in hospital from their injuries.
Criminal proceedings were opened under Part 2 of Article 415 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of the rules of driving or operation of a combat, special or transport vehicle, which caused the death of the victim).
The sanction of the article provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
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