A driver from Tatarstan, who fell asleep at the wheel, was sentenced for a traffic accident that resulted in the death of two people.

      According to the prosecutor's office of Tatarstan, on the morning of August 18, 2025, a 46-year-old driver of a "Lada Largus" was driving on the M-7 highway in the Mamadysh district. Due to a lack of rest, the man fell asleep at the wheel, veered onto the acceleration lane, and collided with the trailer of a truck. Two passengers in the car died at the scene of the accident. After that, a criminal case was initiated, and the man fully admitted his guilt. The court sentenced him to 3.5 years in a settlement colony, revoked his driving license, and ordered him to pay 1 million in compensation for moral damages to the victims.

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      A driver from Tatarstan, who fell asleep at the wheel, received a sentence for a traffic accident resulting in the death of two people. According to the prosecutor's office of Tatarstan, on the morning of August 18, 2025, a 46-year-old driver of a "Lada Largus" was driving on the M-7 highway in the Mamadysh district. 20:06 13.08.2026 GTRK Tatarstan - Kazan

      A driver from Tatarstan, who fell asleep at the wheel, received a sentence for a traffic accident resulting in the death of two people. 19:46 13.08.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan

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