A boy attempted to squeeze through sliding gates
A boy attempted to squeeze through sliding gates while a car was exiting, suffered severe injuries, and died in the hospital.
Consensus
- A child died on Kolomen-skaya Street in Saint Petersburg.
- The incident occurred on July 22 during a vehicle's exit from a courtyard.
- The child was trapped between sliding gates and the wall while trying to enter the courtyard.
- The child sustained severe injuries and died despite medical treatment.
- An investigation was initiated by the Investigative Committee of Russia (SK) for Saint Petersburg.
- The case was reclassified under Article 109 Part 1 of the Russian Criminal Code (causing death through negligence).
- A follow-up inspection of the scene took place.
- The driver was questioned as a suspect.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Investigative body opens criminal case after child's death on Kolomenskaya Street - SPB Gazeta news — Gazeta.SPb
- Boy crushed to death by sliding gates in St. Petersburg — Вести