A dramatic chain of events shook the coastal road between Burgas and Sunny Beach when a nighttime collision between a car and a moped ended with tragic consequences. The incident, which occurred around midnight, triggered a large-scale police operation to search for and subsequently detain the perpetrator.
According to initial investigation data, the moped was in perfect condition – with lights on and riders equipped with protective helmets. Nevertheless, the car driver failed to maintain a safe distance and caught up with the vehicle from behind, causing a fatal impact.
Witnesses reported the accident, with one of them – Martin Yanchev – telling investigators: "I saw a person lying on the roadway, but I did not stop due to the presence of small children in the car".
Police Inspector Georgi Dimitrov from the Pomorie Police Department confirmed the detention of the driver in the Sunny Beach resort complex. During the initial check, tests for alcohol and narcotic substances came back negative.
During the investigation, it was established that the car driver deliberately left the scene without providing assistance to the injured. Forensic experts documented numerous material pieces of evidence, including traces of impact on the vehicle.
The Prosecutor's Office is already working on the case, with a full procedural investigation pending. The road was temporarily closed for thorough evidence collection, which contributed to the quick uncovering of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragedy claimed the life of an elderly woman, and her husband has been hospitalized with serious injuries, which further aggravates the situation of the detained driver.