In the village of Zavadka, Stryisky district, Lviv region, a child died and one adult was hospitalized as a result of an accident. The quad bike fell into the river around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, January 19.

The Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in the Lviv region confirmed the fact of the accident. Previously, the driver of the ATV, a 38-year-old resident of the area, lost control. The vehicle overturned and fell into the river.

An 8-year-old boy who was a passenger died in the ambulance. He was a local resident. The driver of the ATV was hospitalized with injuries..

Criminal proceedings have been opened under. 2 tbsp. 286 of the Criminal Code (violation of road safety rules).

The penalty for this crime is imprisonment for a term of three to eight years with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for up to three years (or without it).