In Polotsk, a drunk driver in a BMW flew into a traffic light: the passenger died

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July 31, Minsk. In Polotsk, a BMW crashed into a traffic light, killing a passenger, BelTA learned from the Investigative Committee.

Today at 4.30 a.m., a 25-year-old driver of a BMW X5, while turning onto Bogdanovicha Street in Polotsk, drove onto a curb, rammed a traffic light and a street lighting pole. As a result, the SUV turned over. A 28-year-old passenger died from his injuries.

Investigators determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol . In addition, he was repeatedly brought to administrative responsibility, including for violating traffic rules.

A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Violation of the rules of the road by a person driving a vehicle while intoxicated, resulting in the death of a person through negligence."

The driver has been arrested. He is under investigation.

To establish all the circumstances of the accident, investigators are asking citizens who witnessed an accident or have records from video recorders to report this by calling the operational duty service of the USC in the Vitebsk region +375 (33) 399-80-44.