The driver who caused a fatal road accident in Sângerei surrendered himself to the police. A woman aged 23 died in the accident that happened on the road between Bilicenii Noi village and the municipality of Bălți on December 15.

According to the police, the 47-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle at a turn and this changed lanes, colliding head-on with the car driven by the young woman. As a result of the impact, the woman died on the spot. The other driver abandoned the vehicle and ran away.

Contacted by IPN for details, press officer of the Sângerei Police Inspectorates Ina Moscaliuc said the driver was arrested. A criminal case was started over violation of the road traffic rules and the driver faces up to seven years in jail.

Another criminal case was started over leaving of the place of the road accident, which carries a fine, community service or at most two years in jail.

The young woman was a master’s student of the Faculty of Languages of the Bălți State University “Alecu Russo”.