Fatal car accident near Lviv: the suspect has been placed under preventive measures.

Measures of restraint have been chosen for the suspects in the large-scale accident near Lviv. They have been sent to a pre-trial detention center.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the Office of the Prosecutor General on Telegram.

As noted by law enforcement, a 24-year-old resident of the Lviv region has been informed of suspicion for violating safety rules while under the influence of alcohol, which resulted in the death of several individuals.

Photo: suspects in the fatal traffic accident (t.me/pgo_gov_ua)

Additionally, a 31-year-old passenger of the vehicle has been charged with failing to assist the victims who were in a life-threatening condition.

"The BMW driver has been placed in custody without the right to bail. The passenger is also in custody but has the option for bail," the Office of the Prosecutor General specified.

Accident Near Lviv

Recall that yesterday, December 15, an accident occurred near the village of Chizhikov in the Lviv region. A BMW, a DAF truck, and a Mercedes Sprinter minibus collided.

Seven people died at the scene - passengers of the Mercedes Sprinter minibus. Additionally, three individuals were injured.

It later became known that the BMW driver fled the scene, leaving the victims behind.