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Fatal car crash in Pryluky that killed a 6-year-old girl: appeal left verdict against former police officer unchanged
On 21 October 2026 the Chernihiv Court of Appeal left unchanged the sentence of a former police officer, who was sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment for a car crash in which a 6-year-old girl died and her mother was injured.
The public prosecution was supported by Deputy Prosecutor General Viktor Lohachov and head of the Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office Serhii Deinika. The prosecutors objected to the defense’s requests to impose a noncustodial sentence. The appellate court agreed with the prosecution’s position.
The tragedy occurred on 10 December 2025 in Pryluky. The policewoman, who was driving a service vehicle to a call about a traffic accident, struck a 36-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter at a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing. Despite having flashing lights on, the driver did not use a siren, did not reduce speed, and did not yield to the pedestrians.
The girl died at the scene; her mother was hospitalized with bodily injuries.
On 4 August 2026 the Pryluky City District Court found the former police officer guilty and imposed the maximum punishment under Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — 8 years of imprisonment with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for 3 years. The appellate court left that decision in force.
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