The Astana court sentenced a bus driver to 2 years and 1 month of imprisonment for a road traffic accident in which a 57-year-old woman died. While driving, the driver was talking on a mobile phone and hit the woman at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.
HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED
According to the Astana city prosecutor's office, the bus driver, while talking on a mobile phone, hit a 57-year-old woman who was crossing the road at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.
The victim sustained serious injuries and died in hospital.
WHAT PUNISHMENT THE COURT IMPOSED
The public prosecutor during the trial fully proved the defendant's guilt. The court sentenced him to 2 years and 1 month of imprisonment, and also deprived him of the right to drive vehicles for 5 years.
The verdict has entered into legal force.
WHAT THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE REMINDED
The Astana prosecutor's office urged drivers and pedestrians to observe the rules of the road. The department separately reminded of the categorical ban on using a mobile phone while driving.
