The detention follows an investigation into the actions of two officers from the Talas District Road Safety Department who were working at the scene of the accident in Zhon-Aryk village.
Legal proceedings and charges
On November 13, a court reviewed the preventive measures for the suspects. According to Turmush, both officers were placed under house arrest until January 11, 2027. They are currently facing charges under Article 337 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to the abuse of official position.
Accident impact
Timeline of the investigation
- November 5
A three-car collision involving a Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Kia Morning occurred in Zhon-Aryk village.
- November 6, 2026
The Talas District Internal Affairs Investigative Service opened a criminal case under Article 312, Part 3 (violation of traffic safety rules).
- November 11
Two road safety officers were detained.
- November 13
The court ordered house arrest for the suspects until 2027.
The original accident, which took place around 4:00 PM, involved three vehicles. Witnesses reported that the collision resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including three members of a single family.
