On the fact of the road accident in Ghidighici, which caused the death of two people, the criminal prosecution has been completed and the criminal case has been referred to court

The Prosecutor’s Office of the Chisinau Municipality, Main Office has completed the criminal prosecution and sent to court the criminal case against a 33-year-old man for committing the crime of violating the rules of traffic safety or operation of means of transport by the person driving the means of transport, committed in a state of drunkenness, violation that caused the death of two or more people (Article 264 paragraph (6) of the Criminal Code).

The prosecutors have filed charges on the fact that the defendant, on June 9, 2023, at approximately 22:20 hours, driving the means of transport in a state of alcoholic intoxication, driving over the speed limit on Victoriei Street in the village of Ghidichici, mun. Chisinau, did not show increased caution in traffic, did not take into account all the factors that characterize road conditions, ignoring the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation, and as a result collided with another means of transport in which the driver and 3 passengers were.

Two passengers, including a 30-year-old woman and her 7-month-old child, died on the spot, while the third passenger, who turned out to be a 4-year-old child, suffered injuries which, according to the forensic report, qualify as moderate bodily injuries.

The defendant admitted his guilt in committing the alleged offence. He faces a maximum penalty of up to 12 years’ imprisonment, with the loss of his right to drive.

Note: A person charged with a criminal offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final court decision.

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