In Kharkov, for the first time in the courtroom, suspected in the case of a terrible accident in Sumy 20-year-old Elena Zaitseva and 49-year-old Gennady Dronov. The preparatory meeting lasted more than four hours, the TSN.
As it was possible to find out, in the indictment the investigation considers both participants of the road accident guilty. According to the investigator, Zaitseva at a speed higher than allowed, went to the intersection already at the yellow traffic light. Dronov is also charged with leaving for yellow and the fact that he did not notice the car Zaitseva. At the same time in the indictment there are no mention of opiates, which were found in the body of Zaitseva after the accident. The prosecutor's office confirmed that they could not prove the drug intoxication.
Both investigators consider the drivers of the deadly accident guilty. This is stated in the indictment, which is available to TSN. The suspects are 49-year-old Gennady Dronov and 20-year-old Elena Zaitseva. Today they again appear before the court. After 2 hours they should review the measure of restraint and hold a preparatory meeting on the merits.
The drivers of SUVs were brought into the hall in handcuffs, they refused to communicate with the press. The court was visited by the victims and their representatives - six relatives of the deceased and the same number of those who survived and suffered injuries. They explained that they want a fair decision, and at least three families who lost relatives in the accident are going to demand compensation of one million hryvnia each. "Yes, we will file a civil claim," said a relative of the deceased Tina Shevtsova. "This is a resonant accident. I hope that everything will be fair, "- said the father of the deceased Nikolai Ponomarenko.
At the meeting, the court considered the petition of the parties: Zaitseva's lawyers do not object to finally hearing the case on the merits, but the defense of Dronov believes that it is too early to start. "Zaitseva's position has not changed - she admits guilt completely," Yulia Kozyr assured.. "We believe that this issue is premature at the moment, because the defense has a number of motions, that is, the right to appeal against the actions and inaction of the prosecutor's investigator," explained Sergey Perepelitsa.
After clarifying the positions of the parties, the judge retired to the advisory room, where he must decide whether to start the trial on the merits or return the indictment to the prosecutor's office. He should also determine whether to leave both suspects in custody. The judge's decision will be announced on Wednesday at 2:00 pm.