An attempt to avoid a head-on collision led to tragedy

A fatal accident occurred on the Ufa-Yanaul highway in Bashkiria. “The 22-year-old driver of the Lada Vesta drove to the side of the road to avoid a collision with an oncoming VAZ-2114, after which he was thrown onto an oncoming Man truck. Then the Vesta collided with an oncoming Kia Sportage. The impact caused the Vesta to catch fire ".

“As a result of the accident, the driver and passenger of the Lada, 22-year-old guys, died at the scene. The 53-year-old driver of the Kia was taken to the hospital. An investigation has begun, during which the causes and circumstances of the incident will be established,” the regional regional authorities reported. State traffic inspectors.