Driver in Omsk sentenced to forced labor for woman's death under KamAZ wheels
Direct and to-the-point, let's dive into the gripping tale unfolding in Omsk. The city's prosecution announced on April 2, 2025, a court ruling in a criminal case concerning a 59-year-old local man. He was found guilty under Article 264.3 of the Russian Criminal Code for recklessly disregarding road traffic rules, leading to a person's death.
Here's the nitty-gritty details: this chap was behind the wheel of a KamAZ truck in a warehouse area on December 5, 2024. Ignoring the potential risks of maneuvering in reverse, he initiated movement and caused a collision with a 49-year-old woman. As a result, the woman died instantly in the wreckage.
According to the official statement, the driver admitted his guilt.
A year in compulsory labor and a 5% deduction from his salary to the state's coffers, along with a two-year suspension of his driving license, were the harsh realities that awaited him. The court also ordered the organization owning the vehicle to pay 1.5 million rubles to the deceased woman's brother as compensation for her emotional distress.
In 2024, there were 148 fatalities in road accidents in the Omsk region, including 8 children. A total of 2576 traffic incidents occurred throughout the year.
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- On April 2, 2025, a court in Omsk handed down a decision in a criminal case involving a 59-year-old local man, found guilty under Article 264.3 of the Russian Criminal Code for recklessly disregarding road traffic rules, which resulted in a person's death.
- This incident occurred on December 5, 2024, when the man was driving a KamAZ truck in a warehouse area, disregarding potential risks by maneuvering in reverse and causing a collision with a 49-year-old woman, leading to her immediate death.
- The daily general news, crime and justice segment on Yandex Zen features updates about such incidents, including the aforementioned case, as well as information on other traffic accidents and court rulings.
- In 2024, the Omsk region recorded a total of 2576 traffic incidents, resulting in 148 fatalities, including 8 children victims.
