Pedestrian killed by truck in Batken: thrown 30 meters

The accident occurred on November 7 in Chong-Kara village. According to local residents, a Mercedes-Benz truck hit a person who was on the roadway.

Circumstances of the incident

The accident took place at approximately the 201–202nd kilometer of the Osh—Batken—Razzakov highway. The force of the impact was such that the pedestrian was thrown about 30 meters away from the truck.

The victim sustained a severe head injury and died at the scene from the injuries sustained. The body of the deceased was laid to rest on November 8.

Context

The event occurred in the Batken district of the Batken region. Chong-Kara village is located along a major regional highway.