Truck driver detained over fatal accident near Kljajićevo
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- A truck driver, S. Đ. (30), has been detained for up to 48 hours following a fatal traffic accident near Kljajićevo.
- The accident occurred on August 27, 2026, around 7:10 AM, resulting in the deaths of two workers, K.M. (36) and A.B. (62).
- The Sombor Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident as a serious offense against public traffic safety.
A 30-year-old truck driver, identified as S. Đ., is in detention for up to 48 hours following a fatal traffic accident that claimed the lives of two workers near Kljajićevo. The Sombor Public Prosecutor's Office announced the detention, stating that the driver is suspected of committing a serious offense against public traffic safety.
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Sombor informs the public that on August 27, 2026, around 7:10 AM, a traffic accident occurred on the state road Kljajićevo – Sivac, in which two persons K.M. (36) and A.B. (62), workers of 'Vojput' DOO Subotica, died.
The incident occurred on August 27, 2026, around 7:10 AM on the state road between Kljajićevo and Sivac. The victims were identified as K.M., 36, and A.B., 62, both employees of 'Vojput' DOO Subotica. Emergency services and the district public prosecutor were present at the scene to conduct an investigation and gather evidence.
The suspect S. Đ. (30), who was driving the truck, has been detained for up to 48 hours.
The prosecutor's office has initiated criminal proceedings against S. Đ. for a serious offense against public traffic safety, as defined by Article 297, Paragraph 4, in conjunction with Article 289, Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. The suspect will be questioned by the public prosecutor, after which a decision will be made regarding further legal actions. The public will be informed of any developments.
After the hearing, the prosecution will decide on further proceedings, after which the public will be informed in a timely manner.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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