Uzbekistan

Onix Driver Hits Pedestrian at Crossing in Tashkent

Onix Driver Hits Pedestrian at Crossing in Tashkent
Onix Driver Hits Pedestrian at Crossing in Tashkent / Photo: AI-generated image.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A Chevrolet Onix struck a pedestrian at an uncontrolled crossing in Tashkent’s Uchtepa district, according to the information service of the Tashkent Main Department of Internal Affairs’ Traffic Safety Department.

The injured pedestrian was taken to hospital after receiving first aid.

The accident occurred at around 3 pm on 22 October on the Big Ring Road. The car was driven by a person born in 2006, identified by the initials Kh. Sh.

Traffic safety officers are conducting a preliminary investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident.

The department urged drivers to obey traffic rules and exercise particular caution when approaching pedestrian crossings.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.