A tragic incident unfolded in the Poltava region when a police officer, driving his own Hyundai Tucson, struck two 17-year-old sisters walking along the roadside. The regional prosecutor's office reported this on social media.
"On the evening of November 30, in the city of Karlivka, a police officer driving his own vehicle hit two sisters walking by the road. Both girls succumbed to their injuries at the scene," the prosecutor's office stated.
It was noted that the officer fled the scene but returned shortly after. Preliminary reports indicate he displayed signs of intoxication. He is currently in custody.
An investigation has been initiated under part 4 of Article 286-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of traffic safety rules by a person driving under the influence, resulting in multiple fatalities).
The Poltava police emphasized that the sergeant was off-duty at the time of the accident.
The regional police leadership has promptly initiated an internal investigation.