The key facts

  • Two people riding an electric scooter died in a collision with a Cobalt car in the Samarkand region.
  • The Cobalt driver swerved to avoid a cyclist and crossed into the oncoming lane.
  • A criminal case has been opened; investigative actions are underway.

In the Pakhtachi district of the Samarkand region, two people riding an electric scooter died in a traffic accident with a Cobalt car.

This was reported by the regional Road Traffic Safety Department.

The accident occurred on October 9 at around 13:00 at the 14th kilometer of the 4K-560 road on the territory of the 'Mirkon' mahalla.

According to preliminary data, the driver of the Cobalt, traveling on the Mirkon – Misit route, attempted to avoid hitting a cyclist who suddenly appeared from the right and turned left. The car crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with the electric scooter, which was moving along the left edge of the road.

One of those on the electric scooter died at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were hospitalized. Later, the second victim died in the hospital.

A criminal case has been opened regarding the accident, and investigative actions are underway.