The key facts

  • A 28-year-old driver died in an accident in Furqat district of Fergana region
  • The BMW driver, traveling over 100 km/h, lost control on a sharp turn and the car overturned
  • The driver had no license and had previously been held liable for violations

As a result of a traffic accident in Furqat district of Fergana region, a 28-year-old driver died, according to a report by the regional traffic police department.

Driving his BMW on a road in Furqat district at a speed exceeding 100 km/h, the driver lost control on a sharp turn. The car first hit a warning post, then a concrete barrier and a tree, and overturned.

According to the passenger in the car, at the moment of the first impact with the obstacle, he was thrown out through the windshield.

"When I opened my eyes, got up and looked around, everything was covered in dust. I went over to the driver, he looked like he was covered in flour; I checked for a pulse, but there was no pulse. Excessive speed means death. Open your eyes, that's it," said the passenger who survived the accident.

It was reported that the man did not have a driver's license and had previously been held administratively liable for traffic violations.