A trolleybus hit a woman in St. Petersburg city center on Saturday morning. The 44-year-old pedestrian died at the scene after the accident happened around 8:00 AM near building 57 on Gorokhovaya Street. Police reported that the victim suddenly ran into the road outside any marked crossing area. The 43-year-old female driver could not stop the public vehicle in time. The impact threw the pedestrian onto the nearby sidewalk.
Officials released video footage showing the entire incident. The recording reveals how the woman unexpectedly started crossing the street when the trolleybus struck her. The collision occurred with such force that it launched her body back toward the walkway. Local authorities confirmed she suffered fatal injuries instantly. Police have started an investigation into all details of this deadly crash.
Officials released video footage showing the entire incident. The recording reveals how the woman unexpectedly started crossing the street when the trolleybus struck her. The collision occurred with such force that it launched her body back toward the walkway. Local authorities confirmed she suffered fatal injuries instantly. Police have started an investigation into all details of this deadly crash.
