In Poltava region, a drunk police officer ran over and killed two 17-year-old sisters who were walking along the side of the road

In Karlivka, Poltava region, a fatal road accident involving a police officer resulted in the deaths of 17-year-old twin sisters. The crash occurred on the evening of 30 November.

This was reported by the Poltava Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

“In the evening of 30 November in the city of Karlivka, a police officer driving his own Hyundai Tucson ran over two 17-year-old sisters who were walking along the roadside. Both children died at the scene from their injuries. The law enforcement officer fled the scene but returned shortly thereafter. According to preliminary data, the man showed signs of alcohol intoxication. He has now been detained under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine,” the statement says.

In connection with the accident, a pre-trial investigation has been launched under Part 4 of Article 286-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of road safety rules by a person driving a vehicle while intoxicated, resulting in the death of several persons). If the man is found guilty in court, he faces seven to twelve years in prison, along with a ban on driving vehicles for a period of seven to ten years.