In Lviv, a tram driver ran over a two-year-old boy and his grandmother while they were crossing the tram tracks at a pedestrian crossing. This was reported by the police of the Lviv region.
According to law enforcement, the driver is a 50-year-old resident of Lviv who was operating the tram under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
As a result of the incident, the 44-year-old grandmother sustained injuries and is currently in intensive care, while her grandson was not physically harmed.
The tram driver has been detained. The court will soon decide on a preventive measure.
Police investigators have initiated a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 286-1 (Violation of traffic safety rules or operation of vehicles by persons in a state of intoxication) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The driver faces up to three years in prison and a driving ban for a period of three to five years.
A minibus driver in Lviv was found driving under the influence of drugs: details
Last year, a minibus driver in Lviv was caught driving around the city under the influence of drugs.
The driver drew attention when an intercity bus deviated from its route.
When the police stopped the vehicle, only the driver's wife was present inside. During the document check of the 39-year-old driver, patrol officers noticed signs of drug intoxication. He was asked to undergo a medical examination, and the test returned positive.