In Boryslav, a drunk driver hit a teenager on a scooter and fled the scene.
In Boryslav, the driver of a Mazda CX-5 was fined 85,000 hryvnias for a traffic accident while under the influence of alcohol. He hit a 14-year-old boy on an electric scooter and left the scene. Later, the man reconciled with the victim and compensated for the damages.
In Boryslav, a court fined the driver of a Mazda CX-5 85,000 hryvnias for causing a 14-year-old boy on an electric scooter to be hit while the driver was intoxicated and then fleeing the scene.
According to the case materials, the accident occurred at the end of April 2025. The driver, while operating the vehicle, veered into the opposite lane and collided with a young boy. As a result of the accident, the teenager sustained a fractured left arm with displacement, as well as bruises, cuts, and a wound on his leg. An expert examination determined that the injuries sustained were of moderate severity.
During the court hearing, the defendant fully admitted his guilt. He works as a boiler operator at NGVU "Boryslannafgaz," a subsidiary of the "Ukroynafta" company, and has not been previously convicted of a crime. He also has a minor child. The man fully compensated the victim for the damages caused.
In July, the driver reached an agreement with the young man and his legal representative, agreeing to a penalty of a fine and suspension of his driver's license. The Borislav City Court approved the agreement and imposed a fine of 85,000 hryvnias and a three-year suspension of his driving privileges. In addition, he is required to pay 22,285 hryvnias for the cost of the expert evaluations. The sentence can be appealed within 30 days.