The driver of a passenger car lost control on a difficult stretch of road. The young man died from his injuries before medical personnel arrived; the injured passenger was treated at the scene.
A traffic accident with tragic consequences occurred in the Khust district. After losing control of the vehicle, the car veered off the road at high speed and overturned into a deep ditch.
The “Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine” reported on the provision of emergency medical care and the consequences of the accident.
The emergency medical team’s response and the consequences of the crash
The “103” dispatch center received a call about a serious car accident with victims in the Khust district. The Khust Emergency Medical Services Team No. 1004, led by paramedic Y. I. Polyansky, was immediately dispatched to the scene:
- Death of a young man: During the initial examination, medical personnel determined that the 29-year-old man had sustained life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, they were unable to save him—he died instantly before the ambulance crew arrived;
- Injuries to a female passenger: A 35-year-old woman was also in the vehicle. Doctors diagnosed her with a chest contusion and provided the full range of necessary emergency pre-hospital care. The victim declined further transport to the district hospital.
An investigative team from the district police department worked at the scene of the traffic accident. Investigators are determining the vehicle’s technical condition, speed, and the exact causes that led to the fatal veering off the road.
A warning to drivers: Fall roads do not forgive mistakes
This accident serves as yet another stark reminder to all road users of the high danger on Transcarpathian roads:
- fall chill, wet road surfaces, fallen leaves, and fog significantly reduce tire traction and impair visibility;
- a loss of concentration, even on a well-known stretch of road, can lead to irreparable consequences.
Drivers are urged to strictly observe speed limits, maintain a safe following distance, and navigate difficult turns with extreme caution.
The editorial staff of “Zakarpattia Visnyk” extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased resident of the region. We wish the injured woman a speedy physical and emotional recovery.
